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CLERK

CLERK
By Glenn Acosta

GENRE: Drama
LOGLINE:

When a promising young law clerk begins her tenure at the U.S. Supreme Court, her dream job turns into a high-stakes crucible as she uncovers the unraveling mental state of her mentor, a powerful but troubled Justice, forcing her to confront buried personal traumas and the perilous balance between ambition and justice.

SYNOPSIS:

Ambition and power collide in the hallowed halls of the U.S. Supreme Court as Vanessa Muñoz, a brilliant yet untested law clerk, steps into a world where legal battles shape the fabric of society—and personal secrets threaten to unravel it. Chosen by the enigmatic Justice Claire Hanson, whose razor-sharp mind masks a fragile grasp on reality, Vanessa must navigate a labyrinth of political intrigue, judicial responsibility, and moral dilemmas.

When a shocking incident involving Justice Hanson on her first day raises questions about the Court's stability, Vanessa becomes entangled in a web of loyalty and ambition. Her journey intertwines with powerful players: a cutthroat senator, a tenacious lobbyist, and a chief justice fiercely guarding the institution’s integrity. At the heart of it all, Claire’s unraveling past and Vanessa’s harrowing history force them into an unlikely bond, both seeking redemption in a system where justice is rarely blind.

Set against the backdrop of Washington, D.C., Clerk is a taut legal drama blending the intensity of The West Wing with the personal stakes of The Good Wife. It's a story of power, legacy, and the sacrifices demanded by the pursuit of truth.

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