When Harvey's promotion requires him to recruit and hire a graduate of Harvard Law, he chooses Mike Ross. The only problem is; Ross doesn't actually have a law degree. Bound by their secret, the two are forced to rely on Ross's book smarts and hustling skills to keep up the charade.

Harvey throws Mike his first case, a ''pro bono'' sexual harassment suit involving a CEO.

Harvey discovers that the judge in his patent case has a personal vendetta against him, while Louis tries to blackmail Mike

Harvey goes rogue in order to fix a crisis with a client despite Jessica's desire to reign him in. Mike turns to Rachel for guidance

Harvey defends someone from Jessica's past. Meanwhile, Mike is assigned his first solo case, and his secret is almost discovered.

Mike's life becomes complicated when an old friend reappears and needs his help.