Five years after the events of Trials and Tribulations, newly licensed defense attorney Beatrice Verdict joins Astar Spectacular Law Offices. It was not an easy path — she failed the bar exam three times before finally passing at 22. The turning point was Professor Marlin Astar, a retired defense attorney known for wearing full knight's armor to every trial and slamming a shield on the defense bench in objection. Under his theatrical and encouraging mentorship, Beatrice found her footing.