By Dr. Ken Broda Bahm: Mock trials, and other forms of pretrial juror research, like focus groups, are increasingly common. Particularly in complex or high-stakes litigation, it makes sense to road-test your case in a safe setting. What you learn can help you arrive at a reasonable resolution pretrial, or can help you prepare for […]
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By Dr. Ken Broda Bahm: It is a common step on the road to trial or pretrial resolution: Have a mock trial! But as routine as that research step is, it is still never a small matter. The scope and scale of a mock trial varies widely, but it is not a small expense in either money or time.
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By Dr. Ken Broda Bahm: I have learned from talking with clients that the phrase “mock trial” can refer to many different things. There is a common core — mock jurors hearing parts of a case and deliberating while you watch — but beyond that, the way that it is executed can vary quite a lot.
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