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 127 - America's Next Top Trial Lawyer
Introduction (0:00:00). Spencer keeps his job. Justin extols a new approach to scrimmaging.
The Break (0:08:33). Results from four competitions -- and a wagering correction.
America's Next Top Trial Lawyer (0:15:39). Sacramento County DA Thien Ho announces a new competition, with cash prizes.
Main Interview: Emily Stover (0:29:48). The longtime coach -- and national champion alum -- from UC Law SF talks about teaching English in prisons, beertending, and the school's mock trial program. She also faces ChatGPT to see who can better identify words that rhyme with Stover.
Tournament Spotlight: Denver's Summit Cup (0:53:31). Dave Schott and Kevin Keyes discuss what makes this tournament different, including the video exhibit featuring Dave's attempt at a Pittsburgh accent.
Mailbag (1:06:47). Should tournaments measure success first by trials won or ballots won? Follow up: is this the nerdiest question in show history?