Unscripted Direct
Conversations with the law school trial advocacy community. Hosted by Spencer Pahlke (shareholder at Walkup Melodia and trial advocacy director at UC Berkeley School of Law) and Justin Bernstein (director of trial advocacy at UCLA School of Law).
Unscripted Direct
Latest Episodes
Episode 151 - Daddy Issues (and the Scripty Awards!)
Introduction (0:00:00). Loyola's Susan Poehls Celebration of Life.The Break (0:04:58). Results from Amicus Cup.Innovation Award (0:06:11). The Award’s founder Todd Berger and two of this year’s winners ...
Ep. 6 - When "We the People" Hire a Plaintiffs' Firm
Here’s something people don’t often mention: As a plaintiffs’ attorney, you can work side by side with government litigators, taking on some of the most important issues in the country. Case in point, today’s guest: June Pineda Hoidal. June is ...
Ep. 5 - Three Law Students Walk into the Plaintiffs’ Bar
On today’s episode, Boston College 2L Marissa Lambert sits down with Angie Pati and Jonathan Koehler, law students at NYU and Rutgers. Angie and Jonathan discuss the ideals that brought them to law school, and how those values are leading them ...
Episode 150 - So Much Content, Part 2 (US News, TYLA Responds, and Chatting with the Champs!)
Introduction (0:00:00). On the flight home, Justin spots a celebrity.US News Rankings (0:12:58). We've got 10 takeaways about the new rankings.NTC Breakdown, Part 2 (0:24:33). Jared, Robert, and Judge stick ar...
Episode 149 - So Much Content, Part 1 (NTC Nationals Breakdown, Predictions Recap, America's Next Top Trial Lawyer)
Introduction (0:00:00). A week after Justin said he loves packing, he makes a harrowing packing mistake.The Break (0:07:46). Results from NTC Nationals and the South Texas Challenge.Predictions Recap (0:08:57)...