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 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). Results from both Big National Competitions, case balance numbers, and Students of the Week.
Predictions Recap (0:18:07). Who's paying for Waffle House? Can judges fit in suitcases? And who's the first lawyer in Lone Star to actually win a mid-trial motion?
Chat with the Champs, Part 1 (0:30:57). We interview the St. John's advocates and coaches, fresh off their NTC championship. How did they handle the short prep? What were their themes? Why does their mock trial office look like a frat? And where's head coach Brian Hughes?
Chat with the Champs, Part 2 (0:56:11). We interview the South Texas coaches and half of their advocates, fresh off their AAJ STAC championship. When did they start to believe they could win? What did their two very different advocates learn from each other? And what was their haircut strategy?
Mailbag (1:19:37). How would you compare NTC Finals and STAC Finals?