LAW6 697 - Jury Trials in America: Understanding and Practicing before a Pure Form of Democracy

The seminar will immerse students in the world of jury trials, and will examine: the history of our jury and current perceptions of its role; jury selection processes from summoning through voir dire; factors affecting juror performance during the trial; jury management challenges such as increasing juror comprehension in complex litigation and juror privacy; and current policy debates concerning jury proceedings.

Credits: 2