Project Summary
Law student volunteers on this project will create eight 30-minute legal education podcasts on current legal topics. In addition to the 30-minute podcasts, students will also have the opportunity create 5-10 minute segments. These segments can be specific legal information or a part of the edited podcast that did not fit into the 30-minute episode.
Student on this project will spend their time conducting legal research on the topics, preparing interview questions for expert guests, and recording and editing the podcasts at the CJSW 90.9FM studio located on the UCalgary campus. Students will develop episode content and research topics under supervision within the Faculty of Law. Episodes will be aired on CJSW 90.9FM, the University of Calgary’s student-run radio station, and will also be available online via the CJSW website, Google Play, iTunes, and Spotify. CJSW 90.9FM will provide audio recording and editing training, both for remote and, if deemed possible, in-person podcast recording and production.
“The Hearsay Podcast provides access to legal information in an easily digestible format that is accessible on wide array of convenient platforms.”
Albert Brown, 3L
Project Lead
Time Commitment
Student volunteers on this project are expected to volunteer from October to March (excluding December). PBSC students are expected to volunteer 3-5 hours per week. Additional hours are at the students’ discretion. Overall, all PBSC projects are easily manageable alongside academic demands.
Required Training
All training for this project is schedule and provided by PBSC Calgary and the organization. This training will take place in September-October, and will not conflict with students’ course schedules.
In addition to the training provided by CJSW, the following PBSC training sessions are mandatory to volunteer on this project:
– PBSC Process Overview
– PBSC Ethics and Professional Responsibility Training
– PBSC Anti-Oppression Training
– WestLaw Research Strategies Training
Specific dates and times will be provided once volunteers are placed on their respective projects.
Number of Students and Prerequisites
– 6-8 students
– 2 project leads
– 1Ls are strongly encouraged to apply
– No prerequisites required
Area of Law
– Various areas of the law depending on the episode topic
Legal Skills
– Delivery and communication of legal information in an accessible manner
– Legal research and writing
Project Type
– Public Legal Education Project
How to Apply?
Applications for the 2023/2024 are currently open! Please fill out the Google Form linked below.