Law And The City Episode 3 Recap: Courtroom Full of Trouble

In Law And The City Episode 3, the characters walked straight into emotional landmines. The episode aired on the 12th on tvN and showed the complicated mix of old love, moral duty, and cold legal battles. Lee Jong-suk as Ahn Joo-hyung found himself stuck between personal history and professional lines. His role this time wasn’t just about fighting for justice—it was about facing his own past.

He was given a new divorce case. Simple? Not really. Divorce law isn’t just paperwork and cold facts—especially in Korea, where emotional burden and family reputation play a big role in proceedings. For Joo-hyung, facing his ex in court isn’t just dramatic writing—it mirrors real-life discomfort lawyers may feel when personal and professional collide.

The woman on the other side was Park Soo-jung. His ex. Things got awkward. In court. With her sitting across from him. He didn’t show much on the outside, but inside, it all hit him hard. Memories. Regrets. Things left unsaid.

That wasn’t the only personal mess surfacing. Moon Ga-young’s Kang Hee-ji finally cleared up an old misunderstanding with Joo-hyung. Ten years ago in Hong Kong, they met for the first time. She never called back. He thought she had just moved on. Turns out, she lost her phone. They both lived for years, thinking the other had walked away. That one simple truth shifted everything. She didn’t leave him. He wasn’t forgotten.

They both work on a medical malpractice case involving a young patient’s death. This case brought them even closer. The truth wasn’t easy. A respected doctor wanted to apologize. But the hospital refused. They were worried about damage control. An apology would look like guilt. The hospital’s legal team tried to shut everything down.

Lines Blurred Between Past and Present

Hee-ji didn’t hold back. She told them off. Honestly. Directly. Many viewers probably felt proud watching her speak up. While investigating the surgery, a new question came up. Was it even the real doctor who performed the operation? The victim’s father found a video of the surgeon playing tennis left-handed. But during the surgery, he used his right hand. It made people think maybe someone else stepped in. A classic proxy surgery suspicion.

Bae Moon-jung also had her share of trouble. Her trial went poorly. The judge didn’t accept her evidence. Her client gave her a hard time. Later, she accidentally spilled food on herself during dinner with coworkers. It was the kind of day when nothing feels right. Then came a twist—she’s married. Her husband? Joo-hyung’s high school friend. That alone changed how their whole work dynamic felt.

Back to the case. Joo-hyung stayed up late in the office helping Hee-ji. He reached out to Moon-jung’s husband, who works as a nurse. Together, they reviewed the surgery footage. His insight helped. Most left-handed doctors still operate with their right hand. It’s not that strange. That fact killed the proxy surgery theory. Hee-ji could finally breathe a little. Her client wasn’t a bad person. Just stuck in a painful situation.

The doctor later confessed he doubted himself, too. He wanted peace. Not just for himself, but also for the patient’s father. He asked, “If we settle, can the father avoid jail time?” There was regret in his voice, but also compassion. Small moments like that hit hard. They weren’t loud. But they mattered.

Legal Battles, Old Wounds, and Quiet Confessions

Meanwhile, Joo-hyung still had to deal with his own case. The divorce one. He didn’t like these types of cases much. He even tried to switch it with Moon-jung. Didn’t work. The client asked for a male lawyer. That was that.

The husband who came to him was angry. Bitter. He said he didn’t want to give his wife anything. Not money. Not property. Nothing. Said she didn’t help him earn it. That the wedding was all his doing. That she drives him crazy. It was a lot. And it wasn’t pretty. Joo-hyung didn’t stay quiet. He reminded the man that lawyers aren’t something you just buy.

At the very end, Joo-hyung entered the courtroom with his client. And then he saw her. Park Soo-jung. His ex. She was the wife in the case. Now, she was his legal opponent. She didn’t look angry. Just sad. It ended there.

This episode was quiet but full. No shouting. No big reveals. Just slow-burning tension. It said a lot through looks, pauses, and half-spoken truths. Every character felt a bit heavier by the end.

Conclusion

The drama showed how life and work keep crossing paths. How regrets stay close, even when we think we’ve moved on. How truth, no matter how small, changes things. And how some cases in court aren’t about winning—they’re about healing. This recap wasn’t about flashy moments or shocking twists. It focused on human things. A bad memory. A small mistake. A bit of pride. A quiet apology. Law And The City episode 3 reminded viewers that not all battles are loud. Some happen inside.

Only 8 episodes are left for “Law and the City” after tomorrow’s release! It’s a gripping ride as we delve deeper into the legal world of our favorite characters.

You can catch new episodes every Saturday and Sunday on tvN in Korea. For our international viewers, “Law and the City” is available for streaming on Viki in select regions. Make sure to check your local Viki availability!

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