The Power of You! Be the Judge


Fun, over the top stories about real people in real situations, the You! Be the Judge column, and the radio show it inspired, is based on actual court cases from around the world. For the last 18 years, You! Be the Judge has captivated lawyers, newspaper readers, radio listeners and students alike. You! Be the Judge combines the mystery of a whodunit with the entertainment of a courtroom drama to create an addictive combination. Its humorous approach to the problems we all face everyday keeps readers and listeners coming back week after week for the newest case.


The Column
Staying true to its roots, the You! Be the Judge column offers readers a great read and lawyers a creative avenue for sponsorship and advertising. The lawyer's ad, placed right between the column and decision increases visibility and public opinion of the law firm. You! Be the Judge offers a powerful avenue for turning readers into clients even before they need a lawyer. With the availability of sponsorship opportunities for the column in print and on line, there has never been a better time to sponsor You! Be the Judge. READ MORE


The Radio Show
Suicide in Hospital
The success of You! Be the Judge in print has led to the creation of the You! Be the Judge radio show. Few things are guaranteed in life, but one thing that you can be sure of is that people will be stuck in traffic in the afternoon. Why not use this opportunity to enlarge your firm's visibility while simultaneously entertaining thousands of commuters? Using the same format that has proved so successful in print, the You! Be the Judge radio show empowers listeners and offers a fresh take on the standard lawyer ad format. READ MORE


In the Classroom
Wild Police Chase Ends Joy Ride
The You! Be the Judge classroom lesson plans use the columns and radio shows to empower students and offer teachers an exciting way to approach their subject matter. The lesson plans have been used at multiple levels of the school system: from elementary school, through middle school, all the way to the college classroom. The students love the entertaining subject matter and teachers love the educational discussion the stories inspire. READ MORE


Interested?
If sponsoring You! Be the Judge or using our stories in your classroom seems like something that interests you, Contact Us and we will be happy to provide pricing and support information.