After the press conference, Jamie returned to her seat, and Ben approached, sitting beside her. He gently patted her shoulder, offering silent encouragement. Jamie exhaled deeply. "Did you really invest a lot just for me?"

"This was an additional slot. It doesn't impact anyone else. It's the best way to give you a chance," Ben replied earnestly. His expression was steady, silently urging her to focus on the competition and not dwell on minor concerns. Jamie steadied herself. "I can't promise I won't disappoint you."

"It's not about me being disappointed. It's about not disappointing yourself," Ben said, looking at her intently.

Her heart swelled with gratitude.

The next day marked the first round of preliminary debates. The setup was straightforward: participants argued as opposing counsel for a hypothetical case. There were no absolute right or wrong answers and the key was the skill of persuasion.

was paired against a small law firm representative. As she took the stage, she straightened her blazer and drew a deep breath. In that moment, she felt a spark of her old self-the confident, ambitious law student she once was. Standing at the debate podium, her gaze was unwavering, her heart filled with respect for the law and a determination for justice. This was her battleground, her chance to prove herself anew. "Let's begin!"

commenced, and her opponent wasted no time demonstrating their experience, launching sharp and incisive arguments with practiced ease Jamie, however, stood her ground. Her voice was clear and confident as she laid out her arguments, supported by facts and evidence. Each point

overlooked at first, now commanded their respect. Her performance wasn't merely about legal expertise, it carried

opponent grew more aggressive, attacking her arguments with relentless fervor. Yet Jamie maintained her composure, countering each challenge with precision. Her legal knowledge

voice rang with conviction, her eyes alight with

to use it to ensure fairness for our clients. I

I expected," Attorney Freeman remarked, leaning slightly forward in his seat with a mocking

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