In our final episode of the semester, we focus on US News rankings -- with the help of two very special guests.
(0:00:01) Intro. Spencer celebrates Thanksgiving. Justin becomes an uncle. And we chat with Spencer's law partner, Valerie Rose, who shares an embarrassing fact about Spencer. (0:21:55) The Break. We recap results from the Daniel Competition -- and reveal the Top 10 schools in the Fall 2022 Gavel Rankings! (0:25:07) Judge David Erickson offers his thoughts on US News rankings, argues that mock trial is no more competitive today than 40 years ago, and divulges his boot camp training secrets. (0:48:56) What do US News voters actually care about? Justin crunches the numbers. (1:02:42) Erwin Chemerinsky. We interview the most famous dean in the country about the recent withdrawals from US News -- and what it might mean for trial advocacy. (1:31:22) Here's Some Advice: Spencer goes marital.