How Attorneys Use eJury.com for Trial Preparation

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Attorneys use eJury.com to run online mock juries and focus groups before trial. According to the site, these allow large groups of people to help attorneys determine case value, develop case themes, find the facts to emphasize, and learn "public" attitudes. The results are described as a tangible, persuasive tool used to promote settlement or prepare for trial. This is a trial-preparation service for attorneys, not a public court resource.

What the service does

eJury.com describes itself as having "revolutionized the way attorneys prepare for trial." Its core offering is online mock juries and focus groups. The stated purposes are:

  • Determine case value
  • Develop case themes
  • Find the facts to emphasize
  • Learn "public" attitudes

The site frames the output as a tangible, persuasive tool, used either to promote settlement or to prepare for trial.

How attorneys access it

The site provides a dedicated path for legal professionals:

  1. Attorneys log in — there is an attorney login entry point.
  2. Learn about the service — a separate informational section for attorneys.
  3. Submit a case — attorneys can submit a case for review.
  4. Terms & conditions — attorney-side terms are published separately.

The site does not state pricing, fees, or whether attorney access requires payment, so those details cannot be confirmed from the available information. Treat cost and eligibility as things to verify directly with eJury.com.

The juror side

The mock jury and focus group input comes from people who sign up as eJurors. The site includes:

  • A juror login
  • A juror "learn about" section
  • A juror sign-up
  • Separate juror terms & conditions
  • A prompt to "sign me up to be an eJuror now"

This matters for attorneys because the quality and composition of the juror pool shape the feedback they receive. The site does not publish juror demographics or pool size, so those are open questions.

What the results are used for

The site states two main uses for the results:

Use What it means in practice
Promote settlement Use mock jury feedback as persuasive support in settlement discussions
Prepare for trial Refine themes, facts, and case value before presenting to a real jury

The site also places the service in a broader legal context, quoting Justice Byron R. White in Duncan v. Louisiana, 391 U.S. 145 (1968): "A trial by jury is fundamental to the American scheme of justice."

Practical considerations

  • Verify access terms. The site separates attorney and juror terms; read the attorney terms before submitting a case.
  • Confirm cost and turnaround. Pricing and timing are not stated in the available material, so ask directly.
  • Treat feedback as input, not a verdict. Mock jury reactions are a preparation tool, not a prediction of a real jury's decision.
  • Check the contact and about sections. The site lists About Us, Contact Us, Company Bio, News & Events, and Privacy Policy as available pages for further detail.

For attorneys evaluating the service, the key question is whether online mock jury feedback fits the case's budget and timeline. The site provides the entry points — attorney login, case submission, and terms — but leaves pricing, pool details, and process specifics to be confirmed through direct contact.