"Two things I read first in the paper: You! Be the Judge and the comics!"
You! Be the Judge captivates, engages and empowers readers, listeners and students alike.
They become the lawyer sponsor's clients... even BEFORE they need a lawyer!
What is You! Be the Judge?
Fun, over-the-top stories about real people and real situations. The You! Be the Judge column - and the radio show it spawned off - based on actual court cases from around the world. For the past 18 years, it has captivated lawyers, newspaper readers, radio listeners and students alike - including the English as a Second Language education section of the Canadian Army! - and drawn them into animated discussion:
- "What do you think the decision should be?"
- "How did they get into their mess in the first place?"
- "How can they get out of it and still be friends?"
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The sponsor of You! Be the Judge on-line automatically makes this great student energizer available to the schools in the community.
The sponsor of You! Be the Judge on-line automatically makes this great student energizer available to the schools in the community.
Wild Police Chase Ends Joy Ride
Stan Pulled up in front of Jodie's house in a brand new car.
Jodie's eyes Popped. "Wow! Great wheels! But how can you afford a new car? ..."
Are police responsible for what happens during a car chase?
You! Be the Judge
The You! Be the Judge column offers a powerful tipping point at the discombobulating time of need. It does this because, by its very essence, it turns readers into the sponsor's clients BEFORE they need a lawyer!
In the Classroom: A Powerful Student Energizer
"A Mega-Hit in my paralegal classroom!"
For paralegal students, ESL students, Middle and High-School students and senior citizen residences
Can a Mother Bug her Daughter?
"Marsha dashed up the staircase to look for her sunglasses.
She walked into her bedroom and stopped dead in her tracks..."
How far can a parent go when they feel that their child is keeping secrets?
You! Be the Judge
How do you capture your students' interest? How do you get them to sit up and listen to you... and each other?
Radio/Podcast
"I couldn't leave my car during the commercial to go to work until I heard the decision."
For Radio Stations, Lawyer Website Podcasts and Classrooms
It's a Hit!
"Are these seats great or what? It feels like I'm right on the field.
Here comes the first batter! FOUL BALL! Boy that was close..."
Is the ball park responsible if a fan gets hit?
You! Be the Judge
Certain things never change. People stuck in traffic on a Friday afternoon, cursing, picking up their mobile, calling... everyone... and then... You! Be the Judge comes on. The bored driver's hooked! Attention riveted! "Okay all you listeners out there. What do you thing the decision should be?"
Newspapers
"We have never had a feature like You! Be the Judge which has earned so much revenue over so long a period of time"
Shoplifter Cries Foul
"The security manager briefed the store detectives. 'It's Christmas eve and this
place is crawling with shoplifters. Let's discuss special tactics...'"
Who's to blame when criminal allegations turn out to be false?
You! Be the Judge
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