In a flashback taking place in early 1993 , about ten years before the show 's present , Jimmy continues his mail room duties at HHM while collecting ballots for an office pool predicting the outcomes of the 65th Academy Awards . He talks with Kim , who is working in the mail room while finishing her final year of law school , when Howard announces that Chuck has successfully closed a lucrative case for the firm by arguing obscure case law . The office applauds and cheers for Chuck 's victory , including Kim , who takes the opportunity to show off her own legal acumen . She tells Jimmy she admires Chuck 's work and hopes to do the same herself someday . Jimmy tries to congratulate Chuck , but Chuck is dismissive . As Jimmy continues to deliver mail , he passes the firm 's law library . Checking to make sure no one is watching , he enters and lets the door close behind him
65th Academy Awards
65th Academy Awards
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