Theodore Boone - courtroom hero and the kid lawyer in town, is facing a tough week at school with his exams. But things take a turn for the worse when a huge scandal is revealed- by none other than his best friend, April. And when April makes a decision that Theo advises against, the scandal suddenly blows up and is all over the news. Their futures are on the line and April's running scared. Can Theo find a way to reverse the damage and save several lives from ruin?