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
Episode 105 - The 2025 NTC Case (plus, the Scripty Awards!)
In Part Two of our Season Finale:
The Champagne Mystery (0:00:00). Who's behind the anonymous alcohol?!
The 2025 NTC Case (0:03:02). For the first time in the National Trial Competition's 50-year history, the NTC case was written by law school coaches. A day before the case release, the authors -- Matt Woodham, Nick Cotter, Justin Bernstein -- talk about what's different this year.
Vexatious Litigants (0:21:53). Texas's Mike Golden and Nova's Joe Lester debate when coaches should receive results. Come for the debate, stay for the physics theory and personal insults.
The Scripties (0:46:33). We announce the Fall 2024 award winners in eight categories, including Best Case, Best Banquet, Best Team, and Favorite Competition. Plus, a few "bonus" categories like Worst Use of Email, Strangest Case Decision, Most Creative Leadership, and more...
Mailbag (1:01:41). Why have competition registration fees gotten so expensive? Are they worth it?