Become a Paid Mock Juror
Register to become a paid mock juror.
We maintain an active, demographically diverse directory of people in the panhandle area to participate in focus groups, legal research, or on a shadow jury. If you are interested in being a participant for one of our projects, please review the information and then register using the form on this page. You will be included in our database and will be contacted when your information is matched with a focus group or shadow jury.
You'll earn $25.00 per hour.
A legal focus group is a method used to gather information and opinions about a particular legal case, legal concept, or strategy. Lawyers and legal professionals can use focus groups to test out arguments, understand public perception, and gauge reactions to specific issues. Participants are organized by a third party (like us), so they are not biased. Here are some key points:
Composition: A focus group is typically made up of a small, diverse group of people whose demographics and perspectives represent a larger population.
Purpose: The primary goal is to gain insights that help legal teams refine their approaches, strategies, and presentations in actual court cases.
Process: Participants are presented with information, arguments, and scenarios related to a legal case. They are then asked to discuss their thoughts, feelings, and opinions.
Feedback: The information gathered from these discussions helps attorneys understand how different aspects of their case might be perceived by a jury or the public.
Timing: Focus groups can be used in various stages of legal proceedings, from pre-trial preparation to settlement negotiations.
Formats: We utilize both In-Person Focus Groups (IFG) and Virtual Focus Groups (VFG). For VFG, you must have a web browser and internet access. We offer a Standard Focus Group which lasts about four hours and a Max Focus Group which lasts about eight hours.
How it Works: Our Standard Focus Groups are typically scheduled on a weekday evening and lasts about four hours, from 6pm to 10pm. Our Max Focus Groups are typically scheduled on Saturdays from 9am to 6pm. We typically select 8 to 20 participants for a focus group.
- Participants whose demographics and perspectives closely match the jury pool are selected.
- As in a real jury, participants will be screened for potential conflicts of interest.
- During the focus group, participants will hear from all sides and will be asked for their perspectives.
A shadow jury is a group of individuals who observe a trial from the public gallery and provide feedback to a legal team. Lawyers and legal professionals can use shadow juries to get insight into their case as is progresses in real time. Participants are organized by a third party (like us), so they are not biased. Here are some key points:
Composition: A shadow jury is typically made up of a small, diverse group of people whose demographics and perspectives closely resemble the actual jury.
Purpose: The primary goal is to gain insights that help legal teams refine their approaches, strategies, and presentations in an actual ongoing court case.
Process: Participants observe the court proceedings as the real jury does. They enter and leave when the actual jury does. They are then asked to discuss their thoughts, feelings, and opinions each day in a debriefing.
Feedback: The information gathered from these discussions helps attorneys understand how different aspects of their case might be perceived by the jury, allowing the legal team to adjust their strategy if needed.
Timing: The shadow jury is used during the actual trial.
How it Works: Being on a shadow jury means a participant will be present in the courtroom during an actual trial. Trials typically last three or four days but may go on for weeks. We typically select 8 to 14 participants for a shadow jury.
- Participants whose demographics and perspectives closely match the jury pool are selected.
- As in a real jury, participants will be screened for potential conflicts of interest.
- During the trial, participants will hear from all sides and will be asked for their perspectives each day in a debriefing session.
