Jury Selection Simulation: Overview of Legal System and Justice

Students will be introduced to a case about college student Amy in a case of drunk driving with damage to property. Overviews of the legal system include this simulation of jury selection, understanding of key terms in court proceedings, and an argument of innocence vs. guilt.

Students will read descriptions of 30 potential jury members and create a list of favorable versus unfavorable qualities about each.

They will then evaluate the pros and cons of this potential jury member, considering potential for bias, assumptions the jury member might make about the defendant, and any history or “red flags” this person presents to be a fair member to examine and hear this case. Students will then take on the role to either defend or prosecute Amy and write their opening argument.