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).
Podcasting since 2021 • 120 episodes
Unscripted Direct
Latest Episodes
Episode 120 - "Way to go, Winners!" (Scripty Awards, Silverback Gorillas, and more)
Introduction (0:00:00). Spencer cuts down a tree, and Justin gets sentimental (for three reasons).The Break (0:11:38). The EATS awards! And one errata.All Star is Back! (0:12:44). St. Mary's A.J. Bellido ...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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1:17:27
Episode 119 - "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers"
Introduction (00:00). Apply for competitions and vote in the Scripties!The Break (06:11). Serious results from Amicus, ridiculous results from Amicus, and a ne...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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56:30
Episode 118 - "Ask Your Law Mom"
Introduction (00:00). Spencer and Justin are recovering."Ask Your Law Mom" (02:30). Buffalo Law's Jen Scharf and Lisa Bauer have their own podcast! They do serious work -- offering advice about legal careers -- but we do ou...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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58:52
Episode 117 - Chatting with the Champs
Introduction (0:00:00). Spencer goes to Disney World ... and he tries to change the world.US News Rankings -- for real this time! (0:09:48). What schools made a big jump? The Break (0:13:28). Resul...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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1:26:22
Episode 116 - "Otto is a Sentient Citrus" (Nationals Predictions with Judge Roberts and Brett Bayne)
Introduction (0:00:00). Discussion of the embargoed 2025-26 US News Rankings.The Break (0:02:34). Results from Ethics, South Texas, Chapman, and two military competitions.Nationals Predictions Contest (0:03:57...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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1:13:14