In this episode, inspired by Jaime "the Kingslayer" Lannister's iconic so many vows speech, Merry & Clint ask: Did Jaime Lannister appropriately choose which vows to uphold and which vows to forsake from a conflict of interest perspective? From an ethical one? The Kingslayer's disciplinary hearing also features: an in-depth comparison of lawyers an…

In episode 8.5, Clint & Merry debut the WESTEROSI BAR ASSOCIATION—our format for supporting and engaging with the Learned Hands podcast. To celebrate, we summarily answer your questions and announce a donation drive! To kick off the WBA, we made a shiny, new website where we detail our three membership levels, their perks, and how to apply to join!…

In this episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: In the drought in the Sworn Sword, did Rohanne Webber have the right to dam the Chequey Water? Our analysis this week includes: Rohanne Webber thirst! And thirst in general! We all learn about riparian water …

In this episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire and ask: Was it legal for Cersei Lannister to be tried or removed by the Faith or Small Counsel? Our analysis this week includes: Merry as the attorney for the Faith and the Estate of Kevan Lannister! Clint as the…

In this episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire and Special Guest Learned Hand Kristine Kippins ask: Who are you allowed to love, have sex with, and marry in Westeros? Our analysis this week includes: A departure from the Pod’s normal Question Presented format …

In this episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: Did Wyman Manderly Break Guest Right at White Harbor or Winterfell or somewhere in between? Our analysis this week includes: A dramatic reading of the North Remembers speech! LOTS of MEATY discussion about PI…

In this episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: What is Guest Right and how does it apply to Westeros? Our analysis this week includes: All your questions about Guest Right, answered! We talk about what Guest Right is, where it came from, and what you have…

In this episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: Is Robb Stark’s will legally enforceable? Our analysis this week includes: Extensive debate between Merry & Clint arguing opposite sides of this thorny question! We decide what happens if Bran & Rickon show u…

In this episode of Learned Hands, Clint and Merry turn their attention to Dany's Court in Meereen and ask: Does Justice Daenerys Targaryen use Due Process? Does she dispense justice? Our analysis includes: The application of Natural Rights and Rawlsian models of Justice A friendly reminder to go to jury duty because WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY Periodic ba…

A lawyerly discussion of the following question: Does the Night's Watch Oath give Lord Commander Jon Snow the Authority to Lead the Wildlings Through the Wall? Maester Merry of Up From Under Winterfell and Clint of Laws of Ice and Fire tackle this quandary by answering the following questions: -How is the Night's Watch Oath like a Constitution? -Wh…