How does Touchstone recruit mock jurors?

Our <a href="https://touchstoneresearch.com/recruitment-fieldwork/">research participant recruitment process</a> includes custom screeners, data quality checks, phone verification, demographic balancing, and over-recruiting.

How do you protect sensitive case materials?

Our <a href="https://touchstoneresearch.com/secure-content-testing/">Secure Content Testing</a> platform provides watermarking and secure access to protect confidential materials.

Can Dial Tester be used during a mock trial?

Yes. <a href="https://touchstoneresearch.com/dial-tester/">Dial Tester</a> provides real-time feedback during case presentations.

Mock Trial Research Support Services

Q: What types of mock trial research does Touchstone support?

We support full mock trials, <a href="https://touchstoneresearch.com/qualitative-research/">jury focus groups</a>, evidence evaluations, theme testing, and witness credibility studies. We manage <a href="https://touchstoneresearch.com/recruitment-fieldwork/">participant recruitment</a> and logistics while your legal team or trial consultant presents the content.

Touchstone Research provides mock trial research support services that help legal teams understand how jurors interpret case narratives, evidence, and arguments. As a full-service research partner, we deliver high-quality mock jury recruitment, secure content handling, and seamless session logistics for in-person, virtual, and hybrid mock trials. With more than 30 years of fieldwork experience and industry-leading tools like Secure Content Testing and Dial Tester, we help legal teams prepare with clarity and confidence.

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What is Mock Trial Research?

Mock trial research gives attorneys and trial consultants a way to test case strategy by presenting evidence, arguments, and themes to recruited mock jurors. Participants provide individual and group feedback, deliberate like a real jury, and reveal how the case narrative is interpreted.

These sessions help legal teams understand which arguments resonate, how jurors assess credibility, and what factors drive verdict tendencies.

Reliable Support for Mock Trial Research

Touchstone Research provides legal teams and trial consultants with the operational support needed to run smooth, secure, and insight-driven mock trial studies. Our team manages participant recruitment, logistics, and content security with the same rigor we bring to our full-service research programs. With decades of research experience, advanced technologies, and a commitment to data privacy, we help clients conduct mock trials with confidence and clarity.

Expert Mock Jury Recruitment: Our in-house qualitative recruitment team recruits high-quality, jury-representative participants recruited through a rigorous, multi-layer screening process.
End-to-End Logistics: Scheduling, communication, tech checks, session coordination, and incentive management handled by our team.
Confidential Case Material Protection: Safeguard evidence and sensitive documents with Secure Content Testing (SCT).
Real-Time Juror Feedback: Capture moment-to-moment juror reactions to case presentations using our proprietary Dial Testing tool.
Flexible Delivery Options: Support available for in-person, virtual, and hybrid mock trials.
Industry-Leading Data Privacy & Security: Legal teams can rely on Touchstone’s rigorous data protection standards, including SOC 2 Type II compliance, GDPR and CCPA alignment, and robust internal security protocols that safeguard sensitive case materials and participant information.

How Touchstone Supports Your Mock Trial Research

Mock Jury Recruitment
Logistics and Management
Live Mock Trial Support
Secure Content Delivery
Real-Time Feedback

Mock Jury Recruitment and Screening

Touchstone Research recruits high-quality mock jurors who reflect the demographic and attitudinal profile of your trial venue. Our recruitment process ensures participants are jury-eligible, reliable, and well aligned with your case requirements. We combine rigorous screening with demographic balancing to deliver the right mix of voices for your mock trial research.

Our Recruitment Approach Includes:
• Custom recruitment screeners tailored to your case
• Automated and manual data quality checks
• In-depth follow-up phone verification
• Demographic and attitudinal quota balancing
• Over-recruiting to ensure strong show rates

Audiences We Recruit:
• Jury-representative adults
• General population audiences
• Multicultural and diverse demographics
• Hard-to-reach participant segments
• Custom profiles based on specific case needs

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Scheduling, Communication, and Juror Management

Touchstone oversees all participant-facing logistics to ensure jurors are fully prepared and sessions run smoothly. This includes:

• Session scheduling based on your mock trial structure and timeline
• Clear delivery of juror instructions and expectations, including confidentiality requirements
• Automated reminders to maintain high show rates
• Pre-session tech checks for virtual or hybrid mock trials
• Day-of juror check-in and attendance verification
• Incentive distribution and documentation following completion

Your team can focus entirely on presenting the case while we handle the operations.

Mock Trial Session Support

For in-person and virtual sessions, our team provides:

• Juror check-in and verification
• Tech support for virtual participants and observers
• Management of juror groups, waiting rooms, and breakout deliberation rooms
• Coordination of session flow, including timing, transitions, and exhibit presentation
• Monitoring juror engagement throughout the proceedings

Collection and tracking of required consent and confidentiality agreements
We ensure a smooth, professional experience from start to finish.

Secure Content Delivery with SCT

Mock trials often require viewing of confidential or highly sensitive materials. Our Secure Content Testing platform protects these assets through:

• Dynamic user-level watermarking
• Invisible forensic watermarking
• Leak traceability
• Secure access controls
• Support for all major file formats including video, slides, PDFs, and images

Real-Time Feedback with Dial Tester

Dial Tester provides continuous moment-to-moment feedback during your mock trial, helping you identify key strengths and weaknesses in:

• Opening statements
• Witness testimony
• Evidence presentations
• Expert opinions
• Closing arguments
• Multimedia demonstratives

Clients gain immediate, visual insights that help inform case refinement.

FAQ: Mock Trial Research Support Services

What types of mock trial research does Touchstone support?

We support full mock trials, jury focus groups, evidence evaluations, theme testing, and witness credibility studies. We manage participant recruitment and logistics while your legal team or trial consultant presents the content.

Does Touchstone facilitate or moderate the mock trial?

No. Legal teams and trial consultants handle moderation and strategy. Touchstone provides recruitment and operational support.

How does Touchstone recruit mock jurors?

Our research participant recruitment process includes custom screeners, data quality checks, phone verification, demographic balancing, and over-recruiting.

Can you match jury demographics for a specific venue?

Yes. We align recruitment with demographic profiles from census and ACS data as well as client specifications.

Do you offer support for virtual mock trials?

Yes. We support in-person, virtual, and hybrid designs with full tech coordination.

How do you protect sensitive case materials?

Our Secure Content Testing platform provides watermarking and secure access to protect confidential materials.

Can Dial Tester be used during a mock trial?

Yes. Dial Tester provides real-time feedback during case presentations.

How are participants compensated?

Compensation varies based on session length, format, and the specific requirements of your mock trial. Our team will recommend appropriate incentive amounts to ensure strong recruitment and high show rates. Touchstone manages all aspects of incentive distribution and documentation once the session is complete.

How far in advance should we schedule?

Most projects require one to three weeks of lead time, although quick-turn projects are often possible.

Do you work with large law firms and small practices?

Yes. We support legal teams of all sizes, including boutique firms and independent trial consultants.

Is Touchstone compliant with data security requirements?

Yes. We maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance and adhere to GDPR and CCPA