Jury Research
Help Us Understand People
We believe effective advocacy begins with understanding people. By participating in one of our jury research focus groups, you provide valuable insights that help us prepare cases and tell our clients' stories more effectively. Participants selected for a focus group earn $60 per hour for their time and feedback.
Complete the SFK Jury Research Focus Group Interest Form to be considered for future opportunities, and review the FAQs to learn more about the program.
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Focus Group FAQs
FAQs
What is a Jury Research Focus Group?
In a jury research focus group, participants review information from real legal cases and share their honest opinions about the evidence, issues, and arguments. We conduct focus groups online and in person and use participant feedback to better understand how potential jurors may view a case.
Why do we conduct focus groups?
We use focus groups to test case themes, evaluate trial strategies, and better understand how people respond to the facts of a case.
Who can participate?
Any adult may participate. We welcome people from all backgrounds and do not require legal training or jury experience.
How do you select participants?
We select participants based on the needs of each study and seek a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.
How often can I participate?
Opportunities vary throughout the year, and we may invite you whenever your background is a good fit for a particular study.
Where do focus groups take place?
We conduct focus groups online and in person, depending on the project.
How long do they last?
Most sessions last two to three hours.
Is participation confidential?
We keep your information, survey responses, and focus group discussions confidential.
Will I be paid?
We pay participants $60 per hour for their time and feedback.
Does participation create an attorney-client relationship?
Participation does not create an attorney-client relationship with Smith Foster King.
Will this affect jury duty?
Our program has no connection to the court system and does not affect jury duty selection. If you later receive a jury summons for a case you reviewed in a focus group, disclose your participation during jury selection.
Can I participate with a friend or family member?
You may participate together, but we may place you in separate groups to ensure independent feedback.
What should I bring?
We provide all materials and instructions before the session.
How do I sign up?
Complete the interest form. If your background matches a future opportunity, we may contact you to participate.
