> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.litigationlabs.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Scenarios
> Understanding and working with case scenarios in LitigationLabs
# Scenarios
Scenarios are the foundation of every CaseSim session. Each scenario defines a complete case with facts, witnesses, evidence, and examination objectives. This page explains how scenarios work and how to make the most of them.
## What Is a Scenario?
A scenario is a self-contained case definition that provides everything needed for a courtroom simulation:
### Core Components
| Component | Description |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Case Facts** | Background information and the dispute at issue |
| **Parties** | Plaintiff and defendant with their positions |
| **Witnesses** | Individuals who can be examined |
| **Evidence** | Documents and exhibits available during examination |
| **Elicits** | Key facts to extract from witnesses |
### Scenario Metadata
Each scenario includes descriptive information:
* **Title**: Case name (e.g., "Smith v. Acme Corporation")
* **Description**: Summary of the dispute
* **Category**: Practice area (contract, tort, employment, etc.)
* **Difficulty**: Beginner, intermediate, or advanced
* **Duration**: Estimated time to complete
## Browsing Scenarios
### The Scenario Panel
Access scenarios through the CaseSim scenario panel:
Navigate to CaseSim from the dashboard sidebar.
The left panel displays available scenarios as cards.
Scroll through available scenarios or use filters.
### Filtering Scenarios
Narrow your options using filters:
| Filter | Options |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Difficulty** | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| **Category** | Contract, Tort, Employment, Criminal, etc. |
| **Favorites** | Starred scenarios only |
| **Recent** | Recently attempted scenarios |
### Scenario Cards
Each card displays key information:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Smith v. Acme Corporation │
│ ─────────────────────────────────── │
│ Contract dispute over delivery │
│ terms and quality standards │
│ │
│ 👥 3 Witnesses ⏱️ 30 min │
│ 📊 Intermediate │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Scenario Details
Clicking a scenario card reveals full details.
### Case Background
The narrative context for the dispute:
> "Smith Manufacturing contracted with Acme Corporation for the supply of industrial components. Smith alleges that Acme delivered defective parts that caused production delays and significant financial losses. Acme denies the parts were defective and claims Smith failed to properly store the materials."
### Party Positions
What each side claims:
* Contracted for 10,000 units of industrial bearings
* Received parts that failed quality inspection
* Suffered \$500,000 in production delays
* Seeks damages and contract rescission
* Parts met all contractual specifications
* Plaintiff stored materials improperly
* Failures resulted from plaintiff's own negligence
* Contract terms were satisfied
### Witness Summaries
Overview of available witnesses:
| Witness | Role | Focus |
| --------------- | -------------- | -------------------------------- |
| James Smith | Plaintiff CEO | Contract negotiations, damages |
| Dr. Maria Lopez | Expert | Quality testing, defect analysis |
| Tom Richards | Acme Sales Rep | Delivery terms, specifications |
### Available Evidence
Exhibits that may be used:
* Contract agreement (Exhibit 1)
* Quality inspection reports (Exhibit 2)
* Correspondence between parties (Exhibit 3)
* Expert report on defects (Exhibit 4)
### Elicit Preview
Categories of facts to extract:
* **Contract Terms**: 4 elicits
* **Quality Issues**: 6 elicits
* **Damages**: 3 elicits
* **Defendant Knowledge**: 5 elicits
## Scenario Difficulty Levels
### Beginner Scenarios
Designed for those new to trial practice:
* Fewer witnesses (1-2)
* Straightforward fact patterns
* Clear elicits that are easy to identify
* Limited objection challenges
* Cooperative witnesses
### Intermediate Scenarios
For developing practitioners:
* Multiple witnesses (2-4)
* More complex fact patterns
* Elicits requiring strategic questioning
* Regular objection challenges
* Some witness resistance
### Advanced Scenarios
For experienced practitioners:
* Many witnesses (4+)
* Complex, nuanced facts
* Difficult elicits requiring sophisticated technique
* Frequent, aggressive objections
* Resistant, evasive witnesses
## Working with Scenarios
### Selecting the Right Scenario
Choose based on your learning goals:
| Goal | Recommended Scenario Type |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Learn basics | Beginner, simple facts |
| Practice cross-examination | Scenarios with hostile witnesses |
| Master objections | Scenarios with frequent evidentiary challenges |
| Build speed | Shorter scenarios with clear elicits |
| Challenge yourself | Advanced, complex cases |
### Preparation Before Starting
Before clicking "Start Session":
1. **Read the case background** thoroughly
2. **Review witness profiles** to understand their perspectives
3. **Note the elicit categories** to guide your questioning
4. **Plan your theory of the case** before examining
### Multiple Attempts
Scenarios can be practiced repeatedly:
* Try representing different sides
* Experiment with different questioning approaches
* Work toward higher completion percentages
* Compare scores across attempts
## Scenario Categories
### Contract Disputes
Focus on:
* Contract formation and terms
* Breach allegations
* Damages calculations
* Performance issues
### Tort Cases
Focus on:
* Duty and breach
* Causation
* Damages
* Comparative fault
### Employment Matters
Focus on:
* Discrimination claims
* Retaliation allegations
* Policy compliance
* Damages and remedies
### Criminal Cases
Focus on:
* Elements of the offense
* Witness credibility
* Evidence authentication
* Constitutional issues
### Other Categories
* Family law
* Real estate disputes
* Intellectual property
* Administrative proceedings
## Custom Scenarios
### AI-Generated Scenarios
LitigationLabs can generate scenarios from your case materials:
Import case documents to the library.
Choose "Generate Scenario" from case materials.
The system extracts facts, identifies witnesses, and creates elicits.
Preview the generated scenario and make adjustments.
Save the scenario to your library for practice.
### Editing Generated Scenarios
After generation, you can customize:
* Modify witness profiles
* Adjust elicit wording or weights
* Add or remove evidence
* Change difficulty parameters
### Private Scenarios
Custom scenarios remain private:
* Only visible to you
* Not shared with other users
* Can be placed in your folder structure
* May be deleted at any time
## Scenario Best Practices
### Start Simple
Begin with beginner scenarios:
* Build fundamental skills
* Understand platform mechanics
* Gain confidence before complexity
### Progress Gradually
Move to harder scenarios as skills develop:
* Don't skip intermediate level
* Master each difficulty before advancing
* Return to simpler scenarios to reinforce basics
### Diversify Practice
Work across different categories:
* Contract cases teach different skills than tort cases
* Employment matters have unique dynamics
* Variety builds well-rounded advocacy skills
### Repeat Strategically
Return to scenarios for improvement:
* Retry scenarios where you scored below target
* Practice the same scenario from both sides
* Test whether new techniques improve results
### Use Favorites
Star scenarios for quick access:
* Mark scenarios you want to repeat
* Build a personal practice curriculum
* Track your most-used cases