#UnscriptedDirect is a podcast for the law school trial advocacy community hosted by Spencer Pahlke & Justin Bernstein

Joined February 2022
On this week's podcast: *Helping students find jobs. *Results from the second weekend of All Star Regionals. And some other fun news. *McGeorge's Associate Director of Trial Advocacy, Dominique Hinson & Hofstra's Jared Rosenblatt Listen to episode at: buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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On this week’s Unscripted Direct podcast: Main Interview with Baylor Law School Coach Dave Deaconson , Suggested Plagiarism with Trial Lawyer Marion Reilly and much more! Listen to "Episode 158 - How Much Do the Merits Matter in Mock Trial?" at buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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Competition results, candid conversations, controversy & what’s next in trial advocacy. A packed new Unscripted Direct is here! Interviews w St. Mary's Megan Daic, Lewis & Clark's Jo Perini-Abbott & FIU's HT Smith Listen to Episode 157 Corruption at: buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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Mock Trial the Movie Interview (0:41:25). Jess McKenna and Zach Reino talk about their own experience with mock trial, why they decided to bring mock trial to the big screen, and where you can see it! mocktrialthemovie.com Listen to this episode at: buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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On the latest podcast: Interview with Mark Mandell (0:11:17). The star trial lawyer talks about this 51 years in the courtroom, his famous Case Framing Method, and the new Mandell Trial Program at Roger Williams Law plus much more! Listen to the episode: buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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National Flash Trial Competition returns to San Francisco Sept. 17–20 w/ 20 top law students from 10 leading law schools competing in a fast-paced trial competition designed to test courtroom skills, adaptability & strategic decision-making under pressure flashtrials.com
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On this week's Unscripted Direct podcast, we interview Will Moye, the lawyer who deposed and cross-examined the witness who got caught using ChatGPT to write his expert report + more on the episode! Listen to "Episode 154 - The Expert Who Got Caught" at buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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Season 11 of Unscripted Direct Trial Advocacy podcast starts now! Interview with Syracuse Law's Tyler Jeffries plus we Chat with the Champs -Berkeley's Top Gun winner Becca Goren along with coach Aaron Laycook and second chair Dylan Hughes & more. Listen: buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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(1/2) For decades, Susan Poehls was a pillar of the trial advocacy education community. This Unscripted Direct episode celebrates her life and legacy. Created and produced by Spencer Pahlke, it includes interviews with her students, friends, coaches, and dean —
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On this week’s podcast: Results from Amicus Cup, Tournament of Champions, Gavel Rankings, Top Gun Invitations, NALAE discussion, Star Trial Lawyer John Raley interview, The Scripties & Much More! Listen at: buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo… #trialadvocacy #mootcourt #mocktrial #lawschool
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(1/2) On today’s episode, Boston College 2L Marissa Lambert sits down with Angie Pati & Jonathan Koehler, law students at NYU and Rutgers. Angie & Jonathan discuss the ideals that brought them to law school, and how those values are leading them to careers on the plaintiff side.
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On this week’s Cause of Action podcast, Spencer Pahlke is joined by Jenna Forster - a fourth-year associate at Motley Rice. In just a short time, she’s already worked on cases taking on opioid manufacturers, vape companies, and social media platforms. bit.ly/4tvgMc5
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"Episode 150 - So Much Content, Part 2 (US News, TYLA Responds, and Chatting with the Champs!)" Listen to Part 2 of this week's Unscripted Direct Trial Advocacy podcast at: buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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On this week’s Unscripted Direct Trial Advocacy podcast: NTC Nationals & South Texas Challenge results, favorite listeners, plus guests Jared Rosenblatt, Judge Roberts, Robert Little. And Thien Ho announces America’s Next Top Trial Lawyer. 🎧 buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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Hi Folks! New Unscripted Direct episode: “Birds Aren’t Real” 🐦 Guests include: Judge Madden, Bobbie Flowers, Adam Shlahet, Mike Golden, Brett Bayne + main interview w/ Craig Roen. Plus, NTC case breakdown, predictions & more. Listen to the podcast at: :buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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On this week's Unscripted Direct, we've got content and controversy! Listen to "Episode 147 - Phighting in Philly! (and: Coaches Reveal Their AAJ Strategies)" at buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo… #mocktrial #trialadvocacy #lawschools #mootcourt
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On this week’s Cause of Action podcast is Rob Bilott. Rob started as a defense attorney. But he’s gone on to bring major environmental class actions against chemical companies, & helped expose the truth about toxic "forever chemicals." Rob’s book Exposure. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Hi Folks - This week on Unscripted Direct Podcast: rankings shakeup, STAC Finals preview & predictions (Sara Williams vs. Judge Jim Roberts), interviews w/ Ken Johnson & Edwin Budge, plus Charleston/Chapman results, Mailbag and much more! Listen here: unscripteddirect.com
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Episode 145 - The Podcast Strikes Back" is out 🎙️ Guests include: Jeff C. Brooks, Adrienne D. Mebane, Mike J. Kitzman & Brett H. Bayne LSU's Bayou Challenge, Loyola Chicago's Dan K Webb Competition & South Carolina's TNT highlights & more on the podcast buzzsprout.com/1834655/episo…
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