Common Law

reel_merlin prompt: Legally Blonde
Rating: Explicit
Word Count: 39,727
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, background Elyan/Mordred, background Mithian/Leon, others hinted at/in development during story
Spoilers/Warnings: White feminism, prejudice against Magicals, homophobia, mention of violence and murder
Author's Note at AO3
Summary:

Following a bad break up, Arthur makes the snap decision to read law at Camelot University, Albion's most prestigious university. He soon finds out that hard work and good intentions mean nothing when everyone thinks you're riding on your daddy's coat tails. Professor Aredian's internship offers Arthur the perfect opportunity to prove once and for all that he's not his father's son, but Arthur quickly realises that there's more at stake than an innocent man's freedom.
In which Arthur is Elle Woods with less fashion merchandise and more sport, and has a half-sister who kicks his butt a lot but actually loves him dearly.

Link to fic: AO3