ABA Journal-How to conquer anxiety and break the ice during professional events (podcast with transcript)

Networking as law students and attorneys is a crucial part of keeping oneself in the job market.  It is not only important in finding new job opportunities but also getting your brand out in the market as well.  But does it give you social anxiety thinking about networking at big events? ABA Journal recently published a podcast (with transcript) by business development coach Larry Kohn.  The podcast provides tips for overcoming anxiety when networking at events.  Click here to access the complete podcast and transcript.

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Oral Argument Video Launched on CourtListener

CourtListener, a free legal research site, is now providing audio podcasts of oral arguments for 10 federal appellate courts: the Supreme Court and the Courts of Appeal for the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Circuits, as well as the D.C. Circuit and Federal Circuit. Oral argument audio appears in results for court cases and may be searched by case name and docket number. Audios are made in real time and loaded to the site on the day they take place. The site plans to add oral argument audio for other courts, including state courts, in the near future.

To learn more about oral argument audio on CourtListener, read the announcement from the Free Law Project, sponsor of the CourtListener site.  Bob Ambrogi has more at his Law Sites blog.


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Mobile app: Stitcher

The mobile app Stitcher lets you stream radio shows and sync and download podcasts for offline listening. The Front Page lets you quickly find breaking news and the latest episodes of favorite shows. If you are at a loss as to what to listen to next, Stitcher makes recommendations based upon your listening habits.

Read more about Stitcher here.

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Free Online Courses

You may know that universities such as Harvard, MIT and Berkeley have been offering free classes online via iTunes, YouTube and more. Open Culture has made them easier to find by providing a list of free online courses offered by several universities. If you are looking for educational podcasts or videos, this is a great place to start.


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