: He resumes his position as a junior partner at Pearson Specter Litt.
Jessica Pearson initially ordered Mike to decline the promotion because a public announcement of a new partner would invite background checks that could expose Mike's lack of a Harvard degree.
If you’re watching Suits , you know becoming partner at Pearson Specter (later Litt, etc.) is the holy grail. And Mike Ross—brilliant, photographic memory, but no law degree—has a unique path.
: By Season 7, Alex Williams suggests Mike should be promoted to senior partner , though others in the firm, like Donna, feel he isn't quite ready yet. 3. Seattle Move (Series Finale)
His return isn't as a lowly associate, but he has to claw his way back up. He has to prove he is more than just the "fraud" or the "ex-con." He establishes himself as a brilliant lawyer who fights for the little guy, eventually leading him to open a clinic to help those who can't afford high-priced attorneys.
Yes, briefly, but his legacy is bigger than the title.