In Suits why does it matter that Mike hasn't gone to Harvard?

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I don't understand, because even though Mike hasn't gone to Harvard, it is expressed that Jessica can waive the rule as she did with Rachel going to Columbia.

Related: http://movies.stackexchange.com/q/30740/49. – Napoleon Wilson Aug 16 '15 at 11:34 — Napoleon Wilson, Aug 16 '15 at 11:34

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 17 '15 at 18:40

In many states, including New York, it is required that a person obtain a law degree before being allowed to take the BAR exam. Mike has only ever taken the exam for other people. Then, in order to be a representative in legal proceedings, a person must have passed the BAR.

Additionally, there is the prestige that the firm receives from only employing Harvard graduates.

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 16 '15 at 08:18

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I think it matters more that he does not have a formal law degree than not going to Harvard. He cannot practice law without a formal law degree and that can get him into deep trouble.

answered Aug 16 '15 at 08:18

Sharjeel Ahmed

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but he has already passed the BAR – james Paterson Aug 17 '15 at 02:38

In Suits why does it matter that Mike hasn't gone to Harvard?

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