Almost Legal

Christine Wiseman is the shining star in her family. The first lawyer, they have high hopes for her. But Christine's disgruntled with her new found life. So far it's all grunt work, and her personal life is just as frustrating.

Quinn Ross cuts the apron strings, and moves out of his parent's basement. Bill Thompson is having an exceptional first year in criminal law. He springs a first-time offender from jail on a sentencing appeal and sees a case he worked go to the highest level, the Supreme Court of Canada.

Bill Thompson, a Hardy Boy fan, lands in one of Canada's leading criminal defense firms. A committed defender of the under-dog, Bill uncovers key evidence that clears their client of assaulting a cop.

Quinn Ross returns home to article at his parents rural law firm in Goderich, Ontario. He has big dreams of filling his dad's shoes, but his first case flops when Quinn fails to make a convincing argument before city council.

The call to the bar is the grand finale at the end of a grueling year of articling. It's the day that Quinn Ross, Christine Wiseman, Bill Thompson and Aisha Chaudry become real lawyers. It's especially emotional for Quinn who wears his father's legal robes, carrying on the family tradition and all of Christine's relatives celebrate her achievement.

Quinn Ross is anxious to spread his wings. Articling at his parents law firm, he has big plans for the family business. Quinn wants to become a corporate player representing big-money clients, but first he has to convince his parents he's on the right track.

Christine Wiseman gets her second crack at the courtroom. It's a big case with millions of dollars at stake, and her boss has put her in the driver's seat. Despite a rocky start Christine's been doing really well in litigation but she's shocked by some early decisions her firm makes about her future.

Aisha Chaudry argues her first refugee hearing before a tribunal. It's a difficult case, and the odds are against her. Canada rarely accepts refugees from Mexico. Can Aisha convince the tribunal that drug dealers will kill her clients if they're deported?