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2016). This concept that justice goes beyond the bounds of the law is at the heart of the show and provides dramatic tension throughout the series. While lawyers all remain officers of the court, they are often described as acting outside the scope of their role as a lawyer and sometimes in direct opposition to it to achieve justice. However, these actions are often shown as justified or necessary in the situation despite the violation of the law (Korsh, February 3, 2016). The following is the dialogue between Harvey Specter and the District Attorney, Clifford Wolf, regarding the illegal but morally righteous method by which Harvey secured the release of his innocent client.