"The Rooster Bar" is a legal thriller novel written by John Grisham. The book was published in 2017. It follows the story of three law students, Mark, Todd, and Zola, who attend the fictional Foggy Bottom Law School in Washington, D.C. The three friends become disillusioned with the high cost of legal education and the limited job prospects awaiting them upon graduation.
Faced with mounting student loan debt and a bleak future in the legal profession, the trio decides to take matters into their own hands. They concoct a plan to drop out of law school, assume new identities, and start practicing law without a license. They set up a fake law firm in a rundown building called "The Rooster Bar" and begin taking cases from desperate clients.
As they navigate the ethical and legal challenges of their new scheme, they become entangled in a conspiracy involving a for-profit law school, student loan fraud, and corrupt practices within the legal profession. The novel explores themes of justice, the high cost of legal education, and the challenges faced by those trying to make a living in the legal field.
Grisham, known for his legal thrillers, weaves a suspenseful tale that sheds light on issues within the legal and education systems. "The Rooster Bar" is a gripping novel that combines elements of legal drama, crime, and social commentary.
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