LAWYER SKILLS TRAINING THROUGH ROLE PLAYING

THEY improv provides a variety of lawyer skills programs including Jury Science classes helping attorneys in the jury selection process, tracking juror reactions to the courtroom, and predictive analytics for final results using a shadow jury. We can either provide these services or train others to perform these services for the case involved. Attorneys handle cases that can mean the difference between life and death. Finding an edge to improve the chances for victory can make the difference or result in large sums of money changing hands. Our Jury Science training program is designed to improve the likelihood of a favorable verdict.

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Jury Science is a growing field in the understanding of the selection, prediction, strategic approach and manipulation of individual jurors and total panels. The idea of understanding and playing to the jury is not new. Far from it, the concept of having a juror of one's peers has always been an imperfect one and finding inroads into the mind of the jury goes all the way back to the Salem Witch Trials. While the results of those cases are infamous, the idea that jurors can be influenced in a variety of ways, whether it is emotional manipulation or fear of public outrage, is as true today as ever.

With newer technology, such as Social Media and the 24 hour news cycle, there is a heightened sense of it all and the pressure is all the more prevalent. Having the skill of selecting a jury, understanding how the jury would react to a variety of approaches and being able to see a verdict before it is handed down can be the keys to success.

Getting the right jury for your side can disrupt the strategic thinking of opposing counsel and can lead to settlement requests on the spot.

MASK WORK
We utilize a concept in acting called Mask Work. The idea is that when you are playing a character, you can feel free to not be self conscious because the person behind the mask of the character isn't being judged. We can still play the guilt, remorse, deception, anger, or other qualities that the character would have, just without the person playing the character pre-judging their actions. This allows for a more accurate portrayal of role-playing. Non-actors don't understand that concept and can give their performance more of a flat feel.

Seeing how the jury might react to different things can lead to strategies being chosen that can put opposing counsel in the most unfavorable light. This can lead to the alienation of the jury from their side which can lead to victory. Knowing what the likely verdict would be ahead of time could lead to strategic choices for settlement that might prevent and adverse verdict, or a plea bargain that could prevent further disruption of one's life.

Further, knowing the difference between a leader and someone who follows can be important. Having a follower that may be inclined to vote against your case is far less dangerous than a leader that could convince others to join the other side. A follower might be more willing to be led by a leader that believes in your side.

THEY improv provides a variety of actors that can demonstrate these scenarios and help the attorney to recognize the people they have to choose from. Additionally, our actors can help the attorney to do this while scoring positive points with the prospective jurors. These points are probably not case-related, but instead focused on getting the jurors to know and trust the advocate.

There are more options than can ever be imagined, so to obtain a specific quote or information regarding these Jury Science workshops, simply contact us with no obligation to determine what might be the best approach to achieving your goals for either a specific case or more general training.

CONFIDENTIALITY
We understand the need for confidentiality and review all such agreements to ensure a level of secrecy to maintain your relationship with your clients. We will usually not take control of work product and rather not take any material off-location to help ensure our relationships with our clients. Simply ask us for more information about how far we will go to protect our clients, as well as to help you protect yours!

Areas of Law. Whether for Appellate, Business, Civil, Constitutional, Criminal, Entertainment, Family (including Trusts, Estates, Divorce, Elder and Juvenile), Intellectual Property, Medical, Military, Securities or Tax Law, or any of the other branches, we either already have a program that can assist practitioners or can develop a special program to improve performance.

Locations. We have people already in most major cities around the country or can make arrangements if needed. This includes the top cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Seattle, Phoenix, Denver, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and practically anywhere else you can imagine. We also have access to Canada, Mexico and the islands of the Caribbean if you would like to conduct something while at a retreat. Simply contact us to find out how we can help you.

WHY COMEDY
Our Director found that when people laugh, they become more open to new ideas and more likely to take lessons to heart. This made a company engaged in comedy the perfect vehicle to help everything from small organizations to members of the Fortune 500.

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Discuss the Possibilities

Whether by email or online video call, we will discuss your needs and come up with a plan that you approve to achieve your goals.

Receive a Proposal

We will get you the proposal outlining what we've already agreed to for us to come wherever you want to have your event.

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We then take care of everything from the entertainment, role playing, skills development, and team building for your organization.

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We want to hear from you. Email us at info@legalimprov.com.

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Some of Our Clients

We have worked with over half of the Fortune 500, many of whom have their own legal departments. While we have worked with many law firms, most hire us with the understanding of not advertising our relationship with them. These are just a few of our high-profile clients.

Disclaimer: This site is not designed to replace the skills of hiring a professional attorney. This site is not advertising the services of any lawyer and has not been reviewed or approved by any Bar Association or other ruling authority. It is provided as-is to assist attorneys in potentially finding services that may enhance their skills.