Every single medical or legal tv series in history has always started out with a big focus on the theory and as soon as it gets popular it becomes another soap opera.
That being said, I absolutely LOVE the show.
I was so sad when Boston Legal ended, now this is my new favourite show on TV.
It's a little corny at times but I just dig it.
While they exaggerate certain aspects of the law firm life, there are a lot of little subtle truths about what happens in reality. (ex: how young lawyers get treated like crap when they start off, how partners think they are gods, the long hours, the competition, etc...)