I got a phone message from American Jury Research asking if I'd want to participate in a focus group involving a mock trial. She said it'd be an "extended" trial, and I'd be paid $250 for my time. Apparently this is a legit operation, and could possibly be interesting.
One of my concerns, besides how much time it would take, is how the information they gather would mostly be used. To help lawyers learn how to persuade jurors so that criminals can be let off the hook?
Anyone done this before?
https://www.americanjuryresearch.com/
One of my concerns, besides how much time it would take, is how the information they gather would mostly be used. To help lawyers learn how to persuade jurors so that criminals can be let off the hook?
Anyone done this before?
https://www.americanjuryresearch.com/
Mock jurors gather to watch live or videotaped presentations of summary arguments from each party; plaintiff and defense in civil cases, or prosecution and defense in criminal cases. After the presentations, jurors break into groups, or "juries," and each jury deliberates separately to a verdict. Following the jury deliberations, a facilitator leads each jury through an interview, exploring issues which affected the verdict and seeking other information of interest.
Mock jurors consistently tell us how much they enjoy being part of our projects. We handle challenging and interesting cases, and mock jurors end the day glad they joined us (and got paid for it, too!).