Our Services

Sample Affidavit
FAQ's
Supplemental Juror Questionnaire

Whether your case is simple and straightforward or highly complex, a National Jury Project consultant can enhance your effectiveness at trial. You can use one or two of our services, or more when extensive in-depth research is appropriate.

Case Analysis & Theme Development

We'll analyze your case facts and then meet with you to discuss our analysis of central jury issues and key themes relevant to each party's arguments. We will help you see your case from the juror's perspective.

Jury Research & Analysis

Commonly known as focus groups and trial simulations, this qualitative research tests key issues and explores jurors' interpretations, reactions and attitudes, and how they combine to determine the verdict. We recruit a carefully screened panel of jury-eligible participants who match the characteristics of the actual jury pool. A case summary is presented to accurately convey the fact situation and central case issues. Feedback is obtained from the individual jurors either via written questionnaires, group discussion or both. We analyze the data and key findings and make recommendations for trial and jury selections. Based on your budget and on the case complexity, the research may range from a focus group of a few hours to a multi-day trial simulation.

Community Attitude Surveys

A telephone survey of a representative sample of juror eligible respondents provides data about attitudes toward the case, the parties, and the major issues. We undertake overall project responsibility including questionnaire design, supervision of data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation of findings.

Venue Evaluation and Surveys

Survey research can be instrumental in demonstrating juror bias in support of a motion for change of venue and/or for extraordinary jury selection procedures including a juror questionnaire. Our work includes content analysis of media coverage, survey design, and supervision of survey implementation, analysis, report, preparation and expert testimony.

Opening Statements & Closing Arguments

We help attorneys translate complex ideas into simple terms and convincing language that jurors will understand, remember and use in deliberations.

Voir Dire Preparation & Jury Selection

Effective voir dire is a special skill which most litigators seldom have an opportunity to practice. Our assistance can include:

• Voir dire training with members of the trial team
• Drafting a motion to request improved voir dire conditions
• Preparing a case-specific Supplemental Juror Questionnaire
• Drafting specific voir dire questions, designing a systematic rating system for evaluating potential jurors meeting, to discuss jury selection strategy
• In court—applying our extensive knowledge of juror biases, juror decision-making and small group dynamics to help you make the right choices in jury selection
• We also help you implement lessons learned from pre-trial research

Witness Assessment & Preparation

The best evidence is worthless unless jurors can understand, retain and use it.

• We frequently work with expert and lay witnesses to improve their ability to communicate in the courtroom.
• NJP consultants have published several articles addressing lay and expert witness preparation.
• Our experience includes working with foreign nationals.

Courtroom Visuals

Presentation of well designed visuals can be a turning point in trial, but the most stunning graphics fall flat if jurors can't absorb what is being illustrated. Let us help you to conceptualize visuals that clearly convey the central themes and crucial evidence.

Post-Trial Juror Interviews

When your trial is over, a consultant can conduct post-trial interviews to gain insights into the jurors' deliberations and reasoning processes. This can be a valuable investment when an appeal is anticipated, or when you expect to face similar issues in other cases.