Course Title

Credit Hrs.

General Content Description

Ethics in Litigation Research

1
(Ethics)

How ethical considerations are a part of jury or fact finder research is the basis of this program. Ethics impact the usefulness of such research and guidelines for evaluating the ethics of jury researchers and their methods are addressed.

"Turbo" Voir Dire -
Abbreviated

Full Course

1

3

How to make the most of the available time to conduct voir dire is the focus of these programs. Offered in a short or long version, these programs offer insight into ways to maximize voir dire success.

Jury Consultants & Focus Groups

1

This program is a general introduction to the area of jury consulting and the use of social science research methods, such as focus groups. The variety of available research tools is addressed.

Winning with Witnesses

1

Witness performance is often key to case outcome. This program is an overview of key factors to remember when working with witnesses to maximize their effectiveness at trial or deposition.

Utilizing Psychological Science in Litigation

1

The explanation of the science employed in Litigation research is the goal of this program. Clarifying the process which yields information to improve decision making is crucial to understanding how to make use of litigation research.

The Role of Cognitive Psychology in the Practice of Law

3

Cognitive psychology is the science of learning and memory, both of which play a role in fact finder/juror decision making. This course seeks to explain how understanding various cognitive theories can be important to success at trial.

The Role of the Scientific Method in the Practice of Law

3

Scientific research of all types is governed by guiding principles pertaining to methods, techniques, etc. This program delves into these principles, particularly as they relate to methods used in jury research.

Juror Versus Jury Decision Making

3

Understanding principles of how decisions are achieved is crucial to understanding how to influence those decisions. Exploring the difference in the way a single person (juror or judge) reaches a decision and a group (jury) does so, is the basis for this program.

The Role of Social Psychology in the Practice of Law

3

Social psychology is the study of group and individual factors that affect human behavior and decision making. A knowledge of social psychological theories will enhance the ability of an attorney who is striving to influence behavior and decisions.

Voir Dire Workshop

4
(variable)

Magnus' Voir Dire workshop, described in the section on Voir Dire services, is an intense learning experience. CLE credit may be obtained by participating in this workshop.

Mock Trial Seminar

10

This seminar provides a thorough overview of the trial process, while focusing on the jury's role. Jury deliberations and decisions are examined in relation to a sample case.