Abstract
This research paper reviews the present system of jury selection as widely practiced in the U.S., whereby trial attorneys engage the services of Trial Consultants who employ so-called Scientific Jury Selection (SJS) methodology, in order to identify individuals from a pool of prospective jurors who may be more (or less) kindly disposed towards their side (prosecution or defense) of the upcoming case. Beginning with a brief history of the system, the paper then summarizes the three-stage process of jury selection as it exists today. Controversial issues surrounding SJS and trial consultants are also discussed. For example, is SJS effective (both in ...
