Legal podcasts have become popular among lawyers as they offer a practical and efficient means of consuming content. The top law podcasts not only assist attorneys in staying ahead of emerging legal issues but also provide insight into effective firm practices. But, rather than send you out to find the proverbial needle in a haystack, we put together this shortlist of the best podcasts for lawyers. The next time you find yourself with some downtime, or stuck on a long commute, tune into one of the shows below for the latest in the legal world.
A few of the best podcasts for lawyers by lawyers
Modern Law Library by the ABA Journal
Modern Law Library is an award-winning podcast that showcases prominent legal authors and explores compelling legal theories and historical incidents and cases. New episodes are released twice and month and you can listen on Legal Talk Network, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.
Bloomberg Law Podcast by Bloomberg
Gaining insights from research tools on Bloomberg.com, host June Grasso talks about every aspect of the legal profession, such as major issues and well-known cases. She frequently features reporters from Bloomberg’s Washington, D.C. bureau for their expert analysis on policy and more. Released multiple times a month, you can listen to new episodes on their website, or on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.
The Lawyerist Podcast
Hosted by the Lawyerist team, this podcast focuses on the evolution of law practice and the future of lawyering. The podcast features weekly discussions with accomplished lawyers, inventive thought leaders, and other individuals contributing to the development of legal practice. Listeners can expect to hear interviews with business and leadership authors and conversations exploring the trends driving the legal industry forward. New episodes drop weekly, and you can listen on their website, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.
Legal Toolkit
Legal Toolkit is a comprehensive podcast for professionals in law practice management. Host Jared Correia, CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting, brings on distinguished guests to help teach his audience about legal services, ideas, and technologies, all with the goal of helping lawyers equip their firms for the future. Episodes are released periodically and you can listen on Legal Talk Network, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.
Thinking Like a Lawyer by Above the Law
In each episode of Thinking Like A Lawyer, the hosts take a topic that is familiar to everyday people and examine it through a legal lens. This process can either result in an illuminating range of perspectives or a bewildering array of issues. Episodes drop weekly, and you can listen on Legal Talk Network, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.