The Pupil
A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also their own. The story revolves around Wendy Lim (Rebecca Lim), a young and idealistic Malaysian who arrives in Singapore to begin her apprenticeship at a local law firm under the tutelage of Dennis Tang (Adrian Pang). She is, however, unprepared for the journey ahead of her; not only does she has to contend with the politics within the firm but in the course of performing her duties, uncovers a dangerous plot that may eventually threaten her own life…
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A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also their own. The story revolves around Wendy Lim (Rebecca Lim), a young and idealistic Malaysian who arrives in Singapore to begin her apprenticeship at a local law firm under the tutelage of Dennis Tang (Adrian Pang). She is, however, unprepared for the journey ahead of her; not only does she has to contend with the politics within the firm but in the course of performing her duties, uncovers a dangerous plot that may eventually threaten her own life…
Angela is hired by a former client, Michael Allan, who is arrested at Changi Airport. He is charged with evading National Service when he returns home from a trip to America.
Angela is hired by a former client, Michael Allan, who is arrested at Changi Airport. He is charged with evading National Service when he returns home from a trip to America.
Dennis represents a pair of parents who are suing the Ministry of Education because their son is refused admission in their school of first choice.
Dennis represents a pair of parents who are suing the Ministry of Education because their son is refused admission in their school of first choice.
Nisa’s father, a taxi driver is sued by one of his former passengers, who blames him for an injury sustained during a minor accident in his taxi.
Nisa’s father, a taxi driver is sued by one of his former passengers, who blames him for an injury sustained during a minor accident in his taxi.
The lawyers are forced to deal with Li Ming, a precocious 14-year-old, who insists they represent her mother, a hawker who has been slapped by a rich tai tai.
The lawyers are forced to deal with Li Ming, a precocious 14-year-old, who insists they represent her mother, a hawker who has been slapped by a rich tai tai.
Angela represents her ex-university coursemate, Jacqueline, when Jacqueline’s husband Edwin takes out a PPO (Personal Protection Order) against her for spousal abuse.
Angela represents her ex-university coursemate, Jacqueline, when Jacqueline’s husband Edwin takes out a PPO (Personal Protection Order) against her for spousal abuse.
Dennis and Wendy represent Charlene Gwee, a young woman diagnosed with a terminal illness by her doctor and given six months to live.
Dennis and Wendy represent Charlene Gwee, a young woman diagnosed with a terminal illness by her doctor and given six months to live.
Gaik Kim, along with several of her senior citizen friends, loses their life savings when the trust fund they invested in goes bust in the wake of the global financial meltdown.
Gaik Kim, along with several of her senior citizen friends, loses their life savings when the trust fund they invested in goes bust in the wake of the global financial meltdown.
Mr Leong's trial begins, with Gaik Kim and her friends, Karen and Lily, being demolished by Harris and Angela on the witness stand.
Mr Leong's trial begins, with Gaik Kim and her friends, Karen and Lily, being demolished by Harris and Angela on the witness stand.
A he said-she said ensues when Andy, an 18-year-old blogger claims on his blog that he has slept with Kay, a celebrity blogger known for her wholesome image. Kay sues Andy, and Andy’s rich father hires Dennis to represent his son in court.
A he said-she said ensues when Andy, an 18-year-old blogger claims on his blog that he has slept with Kay, a celebrity blogger known for her wholesome image. Kay sues Andy, and Andy’s rich father hires Dennis to represent his son in court.
Angela’s custody hearing against Terence begins badly when Rachel, representing Terence, exposes Angela’s past extramarital affair with Dennis, blaming their relationship for wrecking their marriage, humiliating both Dennis and Angela in court.
Angela’s custody hearing against Terence begins badly when Rachel, representing Terence, exposes Angela’s past extramarital affair with Dennis, blaming their relationship for wrecking their marriage, humiliating both Dennis and Angela in court.
Pam is an old friend of Dennis’ who entered into a lottery pool with three colleagues in her firm. When one of their shared lottery tickets wins a top prize, the other three refuse to share the money with her. Pam approaches Dennis to sue them.
Pam is an old friend of Dennis’ who entered into a lottery pool with three colleagues in her firm. When one of their shared lottery tickets wins a top prize, the other three refuse to share the money with her. Pam approaches Dennis to sue them.
A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also...
A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also...
A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also...
A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also...
Additional Information
Premiered | 2010 |
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Genres | drama |
Seasons | 2 |