Some of the most important heads to get into are those of the jurors seated for your trial. Fortunately, figuring out what makes people tick is both interesting and fun, and Temple University Director of Advocacy Programs Jules Epstein is here to share the lowdown. Whether he’s busting common courtroom myths, revealing how the camera lies, or delving into the cognitive process of jurors (and your very own self), Jules makes the case that knowing a little trial psychology can give you a competitive edge for the good of your clients.  Topics 4:02 Curse of knowledge 10:04 Goldfish attention span 13:47 Slo-mo evidence 19:16 Problems with graphic evidence 24:43 Visuals with words 27:28 Disconnect between science and law 36:30 Camera bias 43:21 Thought processes 48:55 Mythbusting 53:46 Go slow 56:12 Bonus lessons 1:00:15 Collective Wisdom  1:03:55 Signoff questions Quote “A visual guarantees that all twelve, or all eight, or all six jurors will know what something looked like.” Jules Epstein Resources Jules Epstein (bio)  NITA’s free Collective Wisdom articles (link) (latest) Point Well Made: Persuasive Oral Advocacy (book) 

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