What is a Podcast?

According to Apple, a podcast is:

an episodic program delivered via the Internet using an XML protocol called RSS. Podcast episodes can be audio files, video files, documents or any combination of the three.

Why listen to Podcasts?

Podcasts are a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest news and current affairs. Best of all, you can download podcasts to your smart device and listen to them while you are on the run. You can subscribe to podcasts in iTunes and most are completely free.

Some listening suggestions

The Law Report - This weekly program is broadcast on ABC Radio National and covers breaking legal stories.

Law in Action - Broadcast on BBC Radio 4, this show has been covering legal issues since 1984.

Pod Rights - Pod Rights is a fortnighly program delivered by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Australian Law Reform Commission Podcasts - These podcasts focus on current and past reviews undetaken by the Australian Law Reform Commission.

LexisNexis Knowledge Network -LexisNexis produces podcasts on a range of legal issues.

Right Now - Right Now focuses on human rights issues and is broadcast fortnightly.

Done by Law: Taking a Radical Look at the Law Since 1980 - Presented by the Federation of Community Legal Centres, Done By Law focuses on social justice, community development and current legal news.

Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict

University Law School Podcasts

Many university law schools provide podcasts of special events, orations and guest lectures.

• UQ Law Research Seminar Series
• University of Edinburgh School of Law Podcasts
• University of Oxford - Faculty of Law podcasts
• Sydney School of Law podcasts
• Yale Law School podcasts