[0:29]So, what makes you think that I'm going to let the white man that I have ever seen interview for our firm? Uh because I have an appointment. Hmm.
[1:07]You can do this.
[1:17]Why is the pool closed? I don't know.
[1:28]Kid, what is wrong with you? You look like you're 11 years old. I was late to puberty. Okay.
[2:06]Excuse me. I was thinking about going for a swim. Are the pool facilities here nice? Of course, sir. It's the Hilton Hotel, best in the city. Why is the pool closed? And uh do you have the time? Oh, it's uh 10:00.
[3:10]Rick Sorkin. Rick Sorkin. Rick Sorkin? Excuse me, Mr. Sorkin, you are five minutes late. Is there a reason why I should let you in? Look, I'm just trying to ditch the cops, okay? I don't really care if you let me in or not.
[3:39]Mr. Specter will be right with you. What? Can't get you anything? A coffee, a bottle of water?
[3:50]Hi, uh Rick Sorkin. Harvey Specter. Nice to meet you. Have a seat here. Whoa, what's this?
[4:04]Can I help you? No.
[4:16]Excuse me, Mr. Tate. Who are you? My name is Lewis Litt. I work for Pearson Hardman. I have some information that I think will lead you to the conclusion that you're better served at Pearson with me as your lead counsel. I'm listening. How the hell did you know they were the police? I read this novel in elementary school. Cops are staking out a hotel. One of them dresses as a bellhop, the other as a man in a suit. It was the exact same thing. You read a novel in elementary school. What, I like to read. And why did you ask them what time it was? Throw them off. And what kind of drug dealer asked a cop what time it is when he's got a briefcase full of pot, right? We should hire you. Jesus, I'd give you the 25 grand as a signing bonus. I'll take it. Unfortunately, we only hire from Harvard, and you not only did not go to Harvard Law School, you haven't even gone to any law school. What if I told you that I consume knowledge like no one you've ever met, and I've actually passed the bar? I'd say you're full of crap. That's a Bar B legal handbook right there, right? Open it up. Read me something. Anything.
[5:33]Civil liability associated with agency is based on several factors, including the deviation of the agent from his path, a reasonable inference of agency on behalf of the plaintiff, and the nature of the damages themselves. How did you know that? I learned it when I studied for the bar.
[5:54]Okay, hot shot. Fire up this laptop. I'm going to show you what a Harvard attorney can do. Pick a topic. Stock option back dating. Although back dating options is legal, violations arise related to disclosures under IRC section 409A. You forgot about Sarbanes-Oxley. The statute of limitations renders Sarbanes-Oxley moot post 2007. Well, not if you can find actions to cover up the violation as established in the 6th Circuit, May 2008. It's impressive, but you're sitting at a computer. Playing Hearts.
[6:37]Sorry. If you want to beat me, you're going to have to do it something else. How can you know all that? I told you, I like to read. And once I read something, I understand it. And once I understand it, I never forget it. Why'd you take the bar?
[6:53]This dickhead bet me I couldn't pass it without going to law school.
[7:00]Okay, look, this is all pretty fascinating stuff, but I'm afraid I got to get back to work. I'll make sure that Serpico isn't around waiting for you.
[7:29]When I was in college, it was my dream to be a lawyer. I needed some money, and Trevor convinced me to memorize this math test and sell it. Turns out, we sold it to the Dean's daughter. I lost my scholarship, I got kicked out of school. I got knocked into a different life. And I have been wishing for a way back ever since.
[8:18]I'm inclined to give you a shot, but what if I decide to go another way? I'd say that's fair. And sometimes I like to hang out with people who aren't that bright. You know, just to see how the other half lives. Move over. I'm emailing the firm, I just found our next associate.
