Handbook of Trial Consulting

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Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2011-05-12
Publisher(s): Springer Verlag
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Summary

This volume will be a handbook that treats trial consulting as applied psychology. The purpose of the volume will be to collect the viewpoints of leaders in the field of psychology and law who apply the discipline's theoretical models, methods, and ethics to assist litigators to try cases in the most effective way possible. As a whole, the collection of chapters will describe the theory, business, and mechanics of trial consulting for those interested in learning and practicing the profession. However, it will do so from the perspective of organized theories of jury-decision making. In other words, the work of juror researchers will inform the recommendations and suggestions in the handbook. The volume consists of six sections, each pertaining to a different topic. Multiple chapters with different authors will cover each topic. The topics and corresponding seven sections will be 1) An Introduction to the Theory and Psychology of Jury Decision-Making, 2) Applied Research Methodologies for Trial Consultants, 3) Education and Ethical Considerations for Trial Consultants, 4) Preparing and Cross Examining Witnesses, 5) Technology and Demonstrative Evidence at Trial, and 6) Special Topics in Trial Consulting. Each section will begin with the editors' short introduction reviewing that section and explaining its goals, objectives, and content. Separate individuals, recognized as leaders in their areas will write the remaining chapters in each section. These individuals come from the fields of both psychology and law, and represent viewpoints on these topics from a practice-oriented perspective, but a perspective that is emerges from research results. They are affiliated with a number of academic institutions, including University of Nebraska, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, University of Texas, University of Chicago Simon Fraser University, and private law firms.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Trial Consulting from a Psycholegal Perspectivep. 1
Applied Research Methodologies for Trial Consultants
Systematic Jury Selectionp. 13
"May It Please the Court..." A Social-Cognitive Primer on Persuasion in Legal Contextsp. 33
Questions About the Jury: What Trial Consultants Should Know About Jury Decision Makingp. 63
The Use of Survey Research in Trial Consultingp. 93
Misconceptions About Statistics and Statistical Evidencep. 121
Witness Preparation and Effective Testimony
The Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimonyp. 137
Selecting Expertsp. 173
Demonstrative Evidence: Evidence and Technology in the Courtroomp. 187
Enhanced Persuasion in the Courtroom: Visually Dynamic Demonstrative Evidence and Juror Decision Makingp. 203
Specific Interdisciplinary Topics in Trial Consulting
Pretrial Publicity and the Jury: Research and Methodsp. 217
Trial Consulting and Discrimination Law: An Untapped Opportunityp. 245
Consulting on Damage Awardsp. 281
Neuropsychological Concernsp. 297
Professional Issues
Training of Trial Consultantsp. 331
Trial Consulting and Conflicts of Interest: An Introductionp. 351
Reform Proposalsp. 371
A Lawyer's View of Trial Consultingp. 393
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