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Minimum Competence is your daily companion for legal news, designed to bring you up to speed on the day’s major legal stories during your commute home. Each episode is short, clear, and informative—just enough to make you minimally competent on the key developments in law, policy, and regulation. Whether you’re a lawyer, law student, journalist, or just legal-curious, you’ll get a smart summary wi... more

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Andrew Leahy
Host of Minimum Competence; Assistant Teaching Professor of Law at Drexel Klein School of Law; frequent delivery of daily legal news briefs.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Fantastic legal podcast — serious, wry, lively

    I can’t believe there are so few reviews. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to know about what’s happening in the law. I enjoy the “this day in legal history” sprinkled into today’s happenings.

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    United States9 months ago
  • Concise & Enriching

    Concise, unbiased, and always enriching! A must have for any engaged listener’s podcast repertoire.

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    United States3 years ago

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Positive, concise updates that stay on topic and are easy to digest on a commute.
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A concise daily legal news brief focused on the day's top developments across law, policy, and regulation. Episodes typically cover a trio of major stories—ranging from high-profile litigation and AI or tech policy to regulatory actions and notable court decisions—with historical context and practical takeaways for lawyers, policymakers, and business professionals. The format emphasizes clarity and speed, making it useful for professionals who need to stay minimally competent on key legal shifts during commutes or quick briefings. A standout trait is the host's ability to weave contextual background into current events, helping listeners connect dots across disparate legal areas.

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