Both sides are presented to recruited participants matching the venue's demographics, followed by deliberation observation. Exercises range from single-day summaries to multi-day presentations.
Deliberation observation produces the primary value.
Alternative Names:
Mock Jury Trial|Trial Simulation
Why it Matters?
Deliberation observation matters more than the verdict, since watching which arguments participants adopt and which they dismiss reveals how the case will be processed, while a small-sample verdict has limited predictive value. Presenting the opposing case honestly is essential, because a weakened plaintiff presentation produces reassuring results that do not survive contact with actual advocacy.
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