The Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore (NUS Law) has launched a podcast series that transforms articles from the Singapore Journal of Legal Studies into audio content using Google’s AI-powered tool, NotebookLM. This initiative, a first in the realm of legal publishing, aims to make complex legal research accessible to a broader audience.
NUS Law’s innovative approach seeks to bridge the gap between legal academia and the public by converting peer-reviewed legal articles into podcasts that maintain intellectual depth whilst being easy to understand. “This innovation underscores NUS Law’s commitment to thought leadership, academic excellence, and public engagement,” said Andrew Simester, Dean of NUS Law.
The Singapore Journal of Legal Studies, established in 1959, is a cornerstone of legal commentary in Singapore and the British Commonwealth. Traditionally catering to lawyers, academics, and legal observers, the new podcast series aims to benefit a wider audience, including business leaders and policymakers. The full articles remain available under open access on the journal’s website, whilst the podcasts offer concise summaries to engage listeners beyond the legal field.
Professor Julien Chaisse from the City University of Hong Kong, whose work is featured in the series, praised the format for its accessibility. Similarly, Emilios Avgouleas, Chair of International Banking Law and Finance at the University of Edinburgh, highlighted the initiative’s potential to disseminate legal scholarship more widely.
Available for free on Spotify, the podcast releases new episodes regularly.
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