Layman's Law School

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Ever found yourself in a situation where you think you need a lawyer but aren’t sure? Slipped, tripped, or spilled your soup at a local store and wondered if you have a case? Or maybe you just want to make sense of all the complicated legal jargon that seems designed to confuse you?

Join Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak of Hawk Law Group as they break down your legal questions in plain, straightforward language—with a dash of humor to keep things interesting. From demystifying legal terms to weighing in on trending legal news and high-profile cases, we tackle it all in a way that’s easy to understand.

Whether you’re here for practical advice or just curious about how the law works in everyday life, you’re in the right place. Presented by Hawk Law Group.


Episode Date
Real Lawyers Debate Frivolous Lawsuits, Legal Myths, and Dumb Criminals
Mar 25, 2026
Mass Torts 201: Big Tech on Trial—Meta & Google Accused of Designing Addiction for Children
Mar 13, 2026
Criminal Law 201: Catfished & Cleaned Out
Feb 13, 2026
Consumer Law 101: Fired for Taking CBD? The Supreme Court Case You Need to Know About
Jan 30, 2026
Wrongful Death 101: From Dugout to Overdose | Tyler Skaggs Case
Jan 29, 2026
These Legal Cases Left Us Speechless | 2025 Year-End Review Part 2
Jan 06, 2026
The Cases That Shocked Us Most in 2025 | Layman's Law School
Dec 29, 2025
Criminal Law 101: Porch Pirates & Glitter Bombs
Dec 06, 2025
Tort Law 201 - What Happens When Celebrity Pets Attack?
Nov 11, 2025
Tort Law 201: Teacher Shot by 6‑Year‑Old - When Schools Become Liable
Nov 06, 2025
Sports Law 301: When Victory Celebrations Go Wrong
Oct 11, 2025
Brian Kohberger's Final Judgement
Aug 01, 2025
When Social Media Meets Crime: The Sarah Grace Patrick Case
Jul 25, 2025
NOT GUILTY: The Karen Read Trial Finally Has a Verdict
Jul 18, 2025
Trial Lawyers Break Down Top Celebrity Cases for You
Jul 04, 2025
Breaking Down the Karen Read Case Everyone Is Talking About!
Jun 20, 2025
Masters Heist, Starbucks Scalding Verdict & Karen Read Trial Bombshell: Proctor Fired!
Jun 06, 2025
Can a Mountain Have Rights? Legal Personhood vs. Corporate Personhood
Mar 21, 2025
Biased Judge? Breaking Down the Karen Read Trial, P.Diddy Lawyer Quits But Why
Mar 17, 2025
Does Dank Demoss Have A Case? And The Dangers Of Social Media And the Law.
Feb 07, 2025
Not Just a TikTok Ban
Jan 24, 2025
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Legal Scuffle
Jan 10, 2025
Christmas Movie Lightning Round!
Dec 20, 2024
Christmas Movies And Their Legal Woes
Dec 13, 2024
Did An AI Chatbot Cause A Death?
Dec 12, 2024
Laken Riley's Murder Trial Didn't See A Jury
Dec 12, 2024
Eighteen Bodies Discovered in Coffee County, GA
Nov 08, 2024
Busting Legal Myths
Oct 18, 2024
Karen Read Trial and Disney Lawsuit Update, and Justin Timberlake's Legal Woes
Sep 20, 2024
Will Signing Up For Disney Plus Prevent You From Suing Disney?
Aug 23, 2024
Could Female Olympic Boxers Sue?
Aug 09, 2024
Karen Read's Possible Case Dismissal and the YSL Drama
Jul 19, 2024
The Karen Read Prosecutors Are Playing Defense
Jun 28, 2024
The Karen Read Witness Testimony, Good, Bad, And Ugly
Jun 12, 2024
Karen Read Trial's Very Different Opening Statements
May 31, 2024
Scottie Scheffler Had A Run In With The Police
May 21, 2024
The Diddy Do It Conspiracy Thickens, Sean Combs on Trial Part 2
Apr 26, 2024
Sean "Diddy" Combs On Trial, But Why? Part 1
Apr 12, 2024
Murder and Conspiracy In The Case of Karen Read
Mar 29, 2024
Debating the Donald Trump Insurrection Part 2
Mar 15, 2024
Debating the Donald Trump Insurrection Part 1
Feb 23, 2024
How Insurance Companies Use The Law To Make More Money
Jan 26, 2024
How Did Donald Trump Get Removed From the Ballot?
Jan 12, 2024
Lawyer AMA
Dec 15, 2023
Jim Harbaugh And The Michigan Controversy
Dec 01, 2023
The Layman's Law School Political Think Tank
Nov 03, 2023
The Dangers of False Accusations
Oct 20, 2023
The Right To Bear Rod And Tackle
Sep 08, 2023
Michael Oher: Blindsided, What You Need To Know
Aug 23, 2023
The Curious Non-Disappearance of Carlee Russell
Aug 11, 2023
The Clash Of Social Media Titans
Jul 21, 2023
The Missing Sub Fiasco
Jun 28, 2023
Young Thug's Insane Jury Selection
Jun 16, 2023
The Montana Tik Tok Ban
Jun 02, 2023
Justice Clarence Thomas' Potential Impeachment
May 19, 2023
The Fox News And Dominion Settlement
May 17, 2023
Talking TikTok Ban And Mandatory Shooter Drills
Apr 21, 2023
Breaking Down The Murdaugh Verdict
Mar 31, 2023
Trial Tape: Breaking Down the Alex Murdaugh Case
Mar 07, 2023
Passing The Bar And The Layman's Law School Test
Feb 10, 2023
Reflections on Law School from Practicing Lawyers
Feb 01, 2023
War Stories And Words Of Wisdom
Dec 21, 2022
Learning To Take A Joke, Parody And Amicus Briefs
Dec 01, 2022
The Real Story Behind The McDonald's Coffee Lawsuit
Nov 16, 2022
Slips, Trips, And Falls... What Is Premises Liability?
Nov 07, 2022
Lawyers Discuss The 25th Amendment And If Joe Biden Qualifies
Nov 07, 2022
Lawyers Analyze the FBI Raid on Trump's Estate at Mar-a-Lago
Nov 07, 2022
Alex Jones' Legal Trouble & the Fallout from his Sandy Hook Comments
Sep 22, 2022
What to do at a Police Traffic Stop as Told By Trial Lawyers
Aug 10, 2022
What The 2nd Amendment Means & Why Did SCOTUS Rule against NY?
Jul 14, 2022
What the Uvalde Shooting Tells Us About the Law and Police Negligence
Jun 24, 2022
Why Johnny Depp Won his Case
Jun 01, 2022
Current Events in the Law: Roe v. Wade & The Amber Heard Trial
May 25, 2022
A Legal Analysis of My Cousin Vinny - Part 1
Apr 27, 2022
Angry Drivers and Negligent Grinders
Apr 13, 2022
Welcome to the Layman's Law School: Reviewing Viral Videos and Analyzing the Legal Implications
Apr 13, 2022