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Virtual Courtroom
Virtual Courtroom is a multiplayer VR application custom-designed to provide an alternative solution to visiting an actual courtroom for the law students at the University of San Francisco.
Professor Eugene Kim (School of Law) is USF’s first faculty member to design his own custom Virtual Reality application for use in his Fall 2022 class, Advanced Legal Writing: Federal Civil Pre-Trial Motion Practice.
After participating in the AR/VR working group in Spring 2022, Eugene partnered with ETS technologists to develop his vision into a Virtual Courtroom that his students can visit anytime to familiarize themselves with the real world courtroom setting. Replicated from an actual courtroom in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the Virtual Courtroom provides exact layouts and arrangements of the courtroom so the students can visit as many times as needed from anywhere using a VR headset (Oculus Quest 2).
Eugene also designed an asynchronous learning activity led by a virtual robot assistant who provides a guided tour of the different areas of the courtroom. Students can immerse themselves in the courtroom setting to experience practical aspects of courtroom procedure, including how to check in with the courtroom deputy, where to wait for a matter to be called, etiquette on interactions with opposing counsel and courtroom staff, and other norms that aren’t taught in books and must be experienced first-hand to be fully understood.
Using the group practice room, Eugene’s students can practice motion hearings without being restricted to a specific time or location, helping them gain familiarity, comfort, and confidence in courtroom environments.
Privacy Policy for Virtual Courtroom by New Immersive Design Effective Date: 11/6/2023 New Immersive Design ("we," "us," "our," or "NID") is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about the practices we have in place for the Virtual Courtroom ("the App"). The App is designed specifically for teaching and learning purposes and does not collect any user data.
- Data Collection and Usage: The App does not collect or store any personal information, including but not limited to the user’s name, email address, location, or any other personally identifiable information other than potentially registered user’s information to each Quest device. We do not track the user’s activity within the App or gather any data related to the usage. Should you like to request the deletion of data handled via Virtual Courtroom, email info@newimmersivedesign.com with the subject line, "About My User Data".
- Data Security: Even though we do not collect user data, we still prioritize data security. The App is not designed to operate offline without any data transmission or storage.
- Contact: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the App's privacy practices, you can contact us at info@newimmersivedesign.com.
- Changes to Privacy Policy: This Privacy Policy may be updated in the future to comply with any applicable laws or regulations. Any changes will be reflected on this page.
- By using the Virtual Courtroom, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Children's Privacy: Our App is intended for educational purposes and does not target children under the age of 13.
- Legal Compliance: New Immersive Design will comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding privacy and data protection.
