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Quickstart Guide

This guide walks you through starting your first courtroom simulation session. By the end, you will have examined a witness, responded to an objection, and reviewed your performance score.

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Prerequisites

Before beginning, ensure you have:
  • A LitigationLabs account (sign up at litigationlabs.io)
  • A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)

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Step 1: Access the Dashboard

After signing in, you arrive at the LitigationLabs dashboard. The dashboard provides access to your recent sessions, performance statistics, and the case library.
1

Sign In

Navigate to litigationlabs.io and sign in using your preferred method: email magic link, Google, or Apple.
2

Complete Onboarding

First-time users see a brief introduction explaining the platform’s core workflow. Review each screen or click “Skip intro” to proceed directly to the dashboard.
3

Navigate to CaseSim

From the dashboard sidebar, select CaseSim to access the courtroom simulator.

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Step 2: Select a Scenario

Scenarios define the case facts, witnesses, and examination objectives for your session.
1

Browse Available Scenarios

The scenario panel displays available cases. Each scenario card shows the case title, description, and number of witnesses.
2

Choose Your Scenario

Click on a scenario to view its details, including witness profiles and the facts you need to elicit. For your first session, we recommend selecting a scenario marked as “Beginner” or “Introduction.”
3

Select Your Side

Choose whether to represent the Plaintiff or Defendant. This determines which witnesses you examine first and which side opposing counsel represents.

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Step 3: Begin the Examination

Once you start the session, the judge delivers opening instructions and the first witness takes the stand.
1

Review the Witness

The witness toolbar displays the current witness’s name, role, and your progress on extracting key facts. Take a moment to review who you are examining.
2

Ask Your First Question

Type your question in the input field at the bottom of the chat panel. For direct examination, use open-ended questions. For example:
Please state your name for the record.
Press Enter or click the send button to submit.
3

Observe the Response

The witness responds based on their profile and the case facts. Watch for information relevant to your elicits—these are the key facts you need to establish.

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Step 4: Handle Objections

During your examination, opposing counsel may object to your questions. When this occurs:
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Review the Objection

The objection appears in the chat with the grounds cited (e.g., “Objection: Leading question” with the relevant Federal Rules of Evidence citation).
2

Respond or Rephrase

You have several options:
  • Argue an exception: Explain why the objection should be overruled
  • Withdraw the question: Concede and move on
  • Rephrase: Ask a new question that avoids the objectionable form
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Await the Ruling

The judge rules on the objection—sustaining or overruling—with a brief explanation of the legal reasoning.

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Step 5: Review Your Score

As you elicit key facts, the system tracks your progress:
  • Score popups appear when you successfully extract a key fact
  • The witness toolbar shows your completion percentage for each witness
  • Elicit badges indicate which facts you have established

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Step 6: End the Session

When you have completed your examination or wish to stop:
1

Proceed to Next Phase

Click “Proceed” to advance to cross-examination or the next witness.
2

End Session

Select “End Session” to conclude. Your transcript and scores are automatically saved.
3

Review Performance

Access your session history from the dashboard to review transcripts, scores, and areas for improvement.

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Next Steps

Now that you have completed your first examination, explore these resources to deepen your practice:

Core Concepts

Understand the fundamental mechanics of courtroom simulation

Examining Witnesses

Learn techniques for effective direct and cross-examination

Objection Strategy

Master when and how to raise objections

Maximizing Your Score

Strategies for extracting all key facts from witnesses