Despite not going to Harvard Law, or any other law school for that matter, Mike Ross was still able to practice law in Suits and there were several characters that made it possible. USA Network's legal drama premiered in 2011 and ran for 9 seasons. The show may now be best known for Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex's final acting gig, but at its peak, it was religiously followed by its legion of loyal followers.
Meanwhile, Mike was in the same hotel to deliver a briefcase of weed. Little did he know that it was a buy-bust operation. Realizing it gave him the time to run away from the cops and into Harvey and Donna's interview room, where he immediately made an impression while he was trying to ditch the police. During the conversation, Mike came clean about the truth. Harvey was impressed with his ingenuity that their conversation led to his knowledge of the law.
Suffice it to say, there was a lot riding on Harvey's hiring of Mike. No wonder, he did almost everything to protect his protégé during their time working together. At every turn, Harvey stood by his decision and Mike almost always made things worth it by working hard and delivering on his promise case by case. Granted that he wasn't always successful in this regard, there was no doubt that Harvey tried everything to protect Mike.