Within the field of trial work perhaps
no area is the subject of more theory
and speculation than jury selection.
Practitioner journals are replete with
explanations of the "best approach" to
selecting a jury. More often than not,
however, the various theories are
contradictory. Nevertheless, anyone
aspiring to become a competent advocate must be familiar with the methods by
which juries are selected. This series
segment willl discuss the initial
decision to request a jury trial, the
ways in which perspective jurors may be
challenged, and approaches to the
selection process. The segment concludes
with an outline of the findings of
behavioural science research and jury
research into the way a juror processes
information, makes decisions and
ultimately arrives at a verdict.
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