4. Lawyers as Generalists

Harvey and Mike handle every kind of case, from patent law to criminal defense, which isn’t realistic for high-level attorneys. In reality, lawyers specialize in specific areas such as corporate litigation, intellectual property, or criminal law. Generalizing dilutes expertise and would lead to malpractice in real life. This broad approach allows the show to explore a wide variety of storylines, keeping episodes fresh. However, it also sacrifices realism by making the characters seem overly competent in every legal field, something no real lawyer would manage in a firm of that size.
Edited by Ritika Pal
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