Document Type
Article
Abstract
This article describes how students in an undergraduate legal psychology class utilized focus group research (i.e., a jury simulation exercise) to assist in planning strategies for trial. In addition to conducting the focus group, students were responsible for providing an analysis of the results, and preparing their team for trial. Ultimately, students reported the focus group exercise helped them develop trial strategies, understand the role of trial consultants, and gain a better understanding of scientific jury selection. Rationale, course objectives, and a description of the activity are outlined, as well as suggestions for including this exercise in an upper-level legal psychology course.
Recommended Citation
Berman, Garrett and Platania, Judith, "AP-LS Teaching Techniques: Deliberating the Benefits of Learning Through Focus Groups" (2007). Feinstein College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Papers. Paper 21.
http://docs.rwu.edu/fcas_fp/21
Comments
Published in: American Psychology Law News, Vol. 27, No. 3, Fall 2007, p. 12-14.