Functioning Law Podcast

Functioning Law Podcast

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Functioning Law Podcast episodes

  • Cyborg Academics: How AI can do all your work

    This is a quick set of examples of how academics can and do use AI tools to make their lives easier (and themselves redundant). This is an edited version of the presentation I gave at an EmpowerED event in April 2024. You can access the original video recording here. Watch all my AI experiments here.

    23 min
  • GAP not being great is no excuse to buy from SHEIN

    How does the movement of capital, goods and services make the world go round? In episode 10 of our pink podcast series, we talk about how capitalism works, why the rich people are getting richer and why you should not condone inappropriate corporate behaviour, hiding behind whining of the type 'they all are as bad as eachother'.

    54 min
  • Being an academic in 2024

    Need some perspective on what it means to be an academic? This episode is organised along four main themes. These are the nature of teaching and performance in higher education; the impact of the pandemic; the problem of commercialisation of higher education; and the role and function of academics themselves.

    This podcast was prepared by ioannis with the assistance of his artificial intelligence co-author, and is read out by virtual voices. It is based on Linkedin newsletter posts, you can find here. Thank you for listening and let me know what you think in the comments.

    If you are thinking of diversifying your income, start by reading this short article.

    27 min
  • International Investment Law

    Learn about international investment law, its key features and institutions. This podcast presents the standards of investor protection and the mechanisms for defending investor rights in international tribunals. This is done in historical and geopolitical context. Key knowledge content for anyone studying international law and investor rights.

    42 min
  • International Economic Law in One Podcast

    In this episode you have a run through of the totality of key topics mentioned in our blue series on International Economic Law. The presentation starts with a reflection on colonialism, decolonisation and the New International Economic Order. We then discuss national autonomy and the concept of permanent sovereignty over natural resources. Then we move on to consider the institutional framework of international economic law, focusing on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Our presentation would not be complete without an investigation of the regulation of foreign investment and the role of multinational corporations in relation to human rights and labour standards. We finish with a presentation of the World Trade Organisation and the history of international trade and its social, economic and environmental impacts. This episode is narrated by AI voices ©GlinTiss Ltd 2024. Get in touch on ioannis.glinavos (at) glintiss.co.uk if you would like to know more on how this podcast was produced. See here for more experiments with AI tools

    45 min
  • AI Tyranny: Algorithmic law making

    Are we leaving our enthusiasm for technology and artificial intelligence allow the creation of an algorithmic technocracy? This presentation was given at the IALS Legislative Drafting and Language Workshop: Artificial Intelligence and the Language of Legislation. The paper supporting this presentation was co-authored with ChatGPT. See the end product and methodological notes here. More AI experiments on the dedicated playlist on YouTube.

    29 min
  • How to survive other people going bust

    What can businesses do to avoid getting scammed? In episode 9 of our pink podcast series, we talk about how companies can protect themselves against the prospect of insolvency of their counterparties. We also explain why you shouldn't feel sorry for shareholders.

    1 hr
  • Robot Lawyers: AI in Legal Services

    Generative AI, especially models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, is transforming legal services. This podcast examines the integration of generative AI in legal practice, covering applications in legal research, document drafting, client advisory, judicial decision-making and legislative drafting. The podcast is narrated by AI voices and has been produced with the help of AI tools.

    39 min
  • Raising funds and contract drafting tips

    How can you raise money in exchanges and marketplaces? In episode 8 of our pink podcast series, we talk about market places, funding and the role of regulation. The podcast also offers a series of pointers on what to watch out for then expressing deals in contractual language.

    42 min
  • SQE1 July 2024 Prep Tips

    Preparing for the next sitting of SQE1 in July 2024? This podcast is for you. The podcast was prepared by Dr Ioannis Glinavos and is narrated by an AI voice.

    The following videos are mentioned in the stream: How to prepare independently https://youtu.be/cLANsuJg698 Choosing between the LPC and the SQE https://youtu.be/I2BUPLRhL9o How to choose a prep school https://youtu.be/gTN-TOtQPvE
    Join my newsletter for free SQE MCQs every Monday by emailing 'subscribe' to [email protected]

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    49 min

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Preparing for the SQE? This is a podcast explaining the FLK for SQE1 candidates. Episodes available to subscribers on Spotify. You can also access episodes on Dr Yannis's YouTube channel @iGlinavos