Valerie Hans
@jurygirl.bsky.social
Cornell Law School professor working on torts, psychology & law, jury decision-making. Fan of Eagles, Steelers & Niners, which makes some games difficult.
Interesting reflections, Ilya! Thanks for sharing.
December 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Interesting reflections, Ilya! Thanks for sharing.
Looking forward to reading this piece!
December 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Looking forward to reading this piece!
Thanks for these thoughts Josh!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Thanks for these thoughts Josh!
One other benefit; research shows that serving on a jury increases a person's likelihood of engaging in other civic activities. So it strengthens democracy! Especially important now.
November 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
One other benefit; research shows that serving on a jury increases a person's likelihood of engaging in other civic activities. So it strengthens democracy! Especially important now.
In the US we leave it up to the judges themselves to decide whether they are biased. Rarely happens!
November 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In the US we leave it up to the judges themselves to decide whether they are biased. Rarely happens!
Judges are human! Of course they experience bias. The selection process of jurors and the group nature of the verdict help to limit jury bias.
November 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Judges are human! Of course they experience bias. The selection process of jurors and the group nature of the verdict help to limit jury bias.
Good luck I hope you get to serve!
November 30, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Good luck I hope you get to serve!
Adequate funding for the courts
November 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Adequate funding for the courts