Hosted by Spencer Pahlke and Justin Bernstein · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 158 episodes
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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).
Spencer Pahlke and Justin Bernstein hosts Unscripted Direct, a education show with 158 episodes published.
For decades, Susan Poehls was a pillar of the trial advocacy education community. This episode celebrates her life and legacy. Created and produced by Spencer Pahlke, it includes interviews with her students, friends, co
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 -- Megan Daic a
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
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
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 around to d
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). Who's b
So far, we’ve been speaking with veteran attorneys—litigators who’ve spent decades taking on corporate giants. But today, we wanted to bring on someone who’s a little closer to law school. Someone who only recently went
Introduction (0:00:00). Justin is in a great mood, and Spencer is still in India. Chatting with the Authors (0:08:59). Denver's Judge Madden, Stetson's Bobbie Flowers, and Fordham's Adam Shlahet talk about the first-ever
Introduction (0:00:00). Why is Spencer in India? The Break (0:06:34). Results from STAC Nationals and Cap City. AAJ Report Card (0:07:42). What went well? What needs to improve? AAJ Predictions Recap (0:18:02). How badly
You often hear that summer jobs in law school can lay the foundation for your career. Which is kind of terrifying. It creates the impression that your decisions as a 1L can determine the entire course of your life. But h
Introduction (0:00:00). Spencer and Justin discuss the national trial advocacy rankings published this month . Will some law schools have to shut down? The Break (0:07:50). Results from Charleston's Court Martial Challen
It’s no secret that companies are stealing from their workers. Wage theft is rampant in America, but plaintiffs’ attorneys like Shannon Liss-Riordan are fighting back. Shannon is one of the country’s top lawyers bringing
Introduction (0:00:00). Justin helps get a big verdict. (Here are links to the opening and closing .) The Break (0:04:43 ). Results from four invitationals! LSU's Bayou Challenge (0:05:45). Jeff C. Brooks survives an imp
Welcome to Cause of Action ! On today’s inaugural episode, Spencer is joined by veteran plaintiffs’ attorney and Stanford Law lecturer Shanin Specter. They’ll discuss how law students can land the dream job—one that make
Introduction (0:00:00). Spencer has a new podcast. Snowstorm and the $h!#-storm, Part 3 (0:06:20). TYLA rules on a request for relief. The Break (0:13:24). Results from all 10 AAJ STAC Regionals. STAC Recap (0:14:38). Ho
Introduction (0:00:00). Follow-up from the Snowstorm and the $h!#-storm in NTC Region 2. The Break (0:04:12). Results from the largest spring invitational. AAJ STAC Preview (0:09:38). Spencer and Justin discuss AAJ's hug
Introduction (0:00:00). Back to the grind. The Break (0:03:02). Results from seven NTC regionals and Nova's Shark Beach! Disaster Strikes New York (0:05:08). A winter storm -- and some administrative decisions -- leaves
Introduction (0:00:00). Spencer goes skiing. Justin coaches 6th graders. The Break (0:09:33). Results from Chester Bedell. Tournament Spotlight: Shark Beach (0:10:50). Nova Southeastern's Joe Lester explains how he's cha
I ntroduction (0:00:00). Pints, walkouts, and opening statements. The Break (0:06:07). Results from five NTC regionals. NTC Case Balance (0:07:06). Did the State get the right yutes this time? Nightmare Scenario (0:10:46
Introduction (0:00:00). Rankings! The Break (0:04:08). Results from NTC Regionals and the National Trial League Finals. NTC Case Balance Data (0:05:14). What did we learn from the first 450 ballots? In Defense of Our Jud
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