EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY!!!
TO EARN EXTRA CREDIT, ATTEND THIS EVENT AND WRITE UP A SUMMARY AND RESPONSE OF AT LEAST 500 WORDS.
The College of Social and Natural Sciences, the Criminal Justice Department and the Psychology Department have joined together to sponsor an important offering. Susan Macpherson from the National Jury Project--Midwest will be coming to BSU on March 26th for a presentation on jury work. She has been conducting jury research as a staff member of the National Jury Project since 1976. She is a founding member and Vice-President of National Jury Project's Midwest Regional Office. Ms. Macpherson specializes in research on jury decision making in complex civil and criminal cases. Her other current professional activities include chairing the American Society of Trial Consultants' committee on Jury Trial Innovations, and working with national and state bar organizations on those issues.
The National Jury Project is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1973 to conduct jury research and to advise attorneys on a variety of issues including: case presentation strategies, venue surveys, voir dire and jury selection procedures, and procedures designed to improve juror comprehension. National Jury Project staff members have been qualified as experts on venue surveys and voir dire procedures in state and federal courts.
Bemidji State University is extremely fortunate to have Ms. Macpherson here to present information on various topics, including current statewide practices and policies related to jury selection and function. She brings with her great experience in jury work, tremendous knowledge of the legal system and a desire to share her understanding with interested students and faculty.
The presentation will be held from 6:00-7:30/8:00 in Hagg-Sauer, room 100. All students, faculty and the public are welcome.
The College of Social and Natural Sciences, the Criminal Justice Department and the Psychology Department have joined together to sponsor an important offering. Susan Macpherson from the National Jury Project--Midwest will be coming to BSU on March 26th for a presentation on jury work. She has been conducting jury research as a staff member of the National Jury Project since 1976. She is a founding member and Vice-President of National Jury Project's Midwest Regional Office. Ms. Macpherson specializes in research on jury decision making in complex civil and criminal cases. Her other current professional activities include chairing the American Society of Trial Consultants' committee on Jury Trial Innovations, and working with national and state bar organizations on those issues.
The National Jury Project is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1973 to conduct jury research and to advise attorneys on a variety of issues including: case presentation strategies, venue surveys, voir dire and jury selection procedures, and procedures designed to improve juror comprehension. National Jury Project staff members have been qualified as experts on venue surveys and voir dire procedures in state and federal courts.
Bemidji State University is extremely fortunate to have Ms. Macpherson here to present information on various topics, including current statewide practices and policies related to jury selection and function. She brings with her great experience in jury work, tremendous knowledge of the legal system and a desire to share her understanding with interested students and faculty.
The presentation will be held from 6:00-7:30/8:00 in Hagg-Sauer, room 100. All students, faculty and the public are welcome.
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