A widely understood stereotype for the law school experience is that there is a lot of reading … A LOT OF READING. In the law library here at Richmond School of Law, we don’t see a need to debate this point. However, we like to remind our students that it’s possible to supplement your reading—and studying!—with audio sources. All law students have access to several databases featuring audio lectures, podcasts, and eBooks on topics from torts to trials to trademarks. Whether you’re an auditory learner or just looking for a break from reading casebook after casebook in the same Century Schoolbook font, here are resources you can listen to at anytime: whether you’re walking your dog, washing your dishes, or taking that drive (or flight) home for the holidays!
Aspen’s In Other Wordsaudio series covers fundamental topics in law, including first-year basics and upper-level elective topics. Each lecture is written and presented by a law professor or legal practitioner.
The Lexis Digital Library contains audio versions of eleven titles from the Understanding series (including Understanding Civil Procedure, Understanding Criminal Law, Understanding Property Law, Understanding Evidence & Understanding Constitutional Law).
Most students will recognize CALI for their interactive lessons and scholarship awards, but CALI also features topic-specific podcasts (or “Lawdibles”) from the same law professors and legal practitioners who author CALI’s lessons.
In addition to traditional study aids, podcasts are also a great resource for exam preparedness and law school success. The ABA, for example, supports a wealth of podcasts hosted by various affiliate groups like the Law Student Division and the Young Lawyers Division:
If you’re looking for supplemental study resources, or a new podcast for your commute, check out these awesome LibGuides created by Villanova’s and NYU’s Law Libraries:
For more information on the study aids available to Richmond Law students, refer to A Guide to Study Materials; if you need further assistance, please reach out to Professor Reynolds, your Student Services Librarian, at trevor.reynolds@richmond.edu.
Note: You need to connect to the campus VPN (DUO), or use your personal login credentials, to access these resources while off-campus. Some databases require you to use a personal account to download audio files and/or listen to them offline.
