Bias in the Courtroom - is such a thing even possible? Unfortunately, so! This first title in the series 'Winning Ways' summarises what is known about cognitive biases and the significant part they may play, however inadvertently, in legal processes.
Written for law students, paralegals, training contract holders, bar professional training students, and early career practitioners, Bias in the Courtroom describes the most common forms of bias as they can occur in everyday legal practice. It explains clearly and systematically how such biases work and – vitally – how to counter them. It also covers major misperceptions that arise from non-verbal communication and again, finishes with practical responses.
To further assist the reader's casework preparation and presentation skills, multiple-choice questions and answers have been provided. A reflective questionnaire is also included, specifically designed to help translate the book's contents into actions which are relevant to the reader's individual work and to their law firm's objectives.
Bias in the Courtroom - is such a thing even possible? Unfortunately, so! This first title in the series 'Winning Ways' summarises what is known about cognitive biases and the significant part they may play, however inadvertently, in legal processes.
Written for law students, paralegals, training contract holders, bar professional training students, and early career practitioners, Bias in the Courtroom describes the most common forms of bias as they can occur in everyday legal practice. It explains clearly and systematically how such biases work and – vitally – how to counter them. It also covers major misperceptions that arise from non-verbal communication and again, finishes with practical responses.
To further assist the reader's casework preparation and presentation skills, multiple-choice questions and answers have been provided. A reflective questionnaire is also included, specifically designed to help translate the book's contents into actions which are relevant to the reader's individual work and to their law firm's objectives.