NBC is taking a unique look at the legal system with its new series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has given a script commitment to Barely Legal.

The series will be based on the true story of Kathleen Holtz who, in November 2007 passed the incredibly-difficult California bar exam to become the state's youngest lawyer at age 18. Hillary Duff has signed on to portray Holtz.

Actor Rob Morrow will executive produce the series and is developing the pilot. Elisa Bell will write the pilot script.

No production schedule was released.