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Legal Readings and Reflections

byPrachi PratapOnline sessions available; Travels across India for speaking engagementsStarts from₹15,000 per lecture (60-90 minutes)View full gallery

Books have shaped how I navigate both the courtroom and the classroom. Here, I share the readings, judgments, and philosophical reflections that anchor my practice.

Remembering the immortal wisdom of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This excerpt from a book on her work discusses the fight against sex discrimination, a battle she championed throughout her life.

Reading a book by Justice Stephen Breyer. He emphasizes that the Supreme Court cannot be political and that a judge's most difficult task is not forming an opinion, but being capable of changing it.

An excerpt from Malcolm Gladwell's "Revenge of the Tipping Point." It discusses the "woman effect" on boards and the struggle for women's voices to be heard, a reality many of us still face.

The most asked question I get is how to read judgments. In this video, I share a three-point tip: focus on material facts, identify the legal principle (ratio decidendi), and build a repository for future reference.

This is how I prepare for my talks and lectures: by writing everything down first. Research shows that writing by hand enhances brain connectivity and learning, a habit I believe we must keep alive.

Reflections from Pascal's "On Human Happiness." He writes that "man is so made that if he is told often enough that he is a fool, he believes it." This is a powerful reminder of how our inner dialogue is shaped by others' opinions.

Reviewing my handwritten notes for a talk. The process of putting pen to paper helps me structure my thoughts and declutter my mind before I ever type a word.

My RBG mug, a daily source of inspiration. Her legacy reminds us of the power of persistence and the importance of fighting for a more just and equal society.

My RBG action figure, standing proudly on my bookshelf. She was a real-life hero whose work continues to inspire lawyers and advocates around the world.

Reading "Conversations with RBG" by Jeffrey Rosen. It's an excellent collection of interviews that reveals her thoughts on life, liberty, and the law.

About The Lawyer's Bookshelf: Readings & Reflections

When I pick up a book or review a judgment, I am looking for the ratio decidendi—the logic that makes the law hold together. I don't read to escape; I read to sharpen the tools I use in court, whether I am handling a cross-border custody dispute or helping a client navigate the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. If you want to understand how I build a strategy, look at how I consume the law: I focus on material facts, identify the underlying principle, and build a repository for the future.

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Prachi Pratap

Online sessions available; Travels across India for speaking engagementsStarts from ₹15,000 per lecture (60-90 minutes)

I became a lawyer by accident, then realized the system is often a maze for the people who need it most. My desk is a mix of heavy case files and the books that keep me grounded, and I believe in using both to simplify the law for you.