It's bad to lie about your degree.
Lawrence got an a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and one of the jobs he is looking for requires a Master degree.
Lawrence wants to find a job.
Lawrence focuses on another job requiring a Bachelor's degree and gets hired.
Lawrence attends the job interview, tells the employer that he got a Master degree and gets hired.
The employer is satisfied with Lawrence's performance and Lawrence works happily in the new job.
The employer finds out that Lawrence's certificate has been doctored and fires him.