Trial Edition · Planned
The flight simulator for people who represent themselves in court.
Rehearse a full randomized jury trial, from jury selection to verdict. Real voices, real rules, real pressure, and a deputy who never tells the same joke twice.
Planned edition—not playable on this website yet. The capabilities described below are concepts; features, pricing, and launch timing may change.
Your first trial shouldn’t be your real one.
~23M
self-represented people a year in state courts, not counting traffic
+80%
rise in federal self-represented lawsuits, to 41,490 in 2025
30 of 41
features have no equivalent in the tools we compared
Sources: SRLN "How Many SRLs?" (2019); U.S. Courts via eDiscovery Today (2026); LSC Justice Gap (2022).
The problems it aims to address
Ranked by what's at stake
- 1
Freezing under pressure
Knows the objection, misses the two-second window to make it.
- 2
No safe place to rehearse
Your first cross-examination shouldn't happen with a jury watching.
- 3
Rules learned under fire
Coaching before you open a door, blow an impeachment or forget to preserve an issue.
- 4
Thrown by the judge's personality
Practice against stern tones and interruptions so they don't read as "I already lost."
- 5
Stress and demoralization
Humor and progress keep people from pleading or giving up.
- 6
AI gives answers, not reps
Practice speaking out loud in real time, not just reading notes.
Planned experience
Step by step, start to finish
1
Jury selection
Question jurors and spot bias.
2
Opening
Tell your story clearly.
3
Witnesses
Direct, cross, objections and impeachment.
4
Closing & verdict
Argue it, then see how the jury reacted and why.
Planned capabilities
Randomized trials
A new case, judge and jury every time.
Objection window
Real-time timing drills for the two-second moment.
Jury insight
See how each juror is reacting.
Nine practice drills
Standalone reps for the hardest skills.
From the research to the rehearsal
Preparing the file is not the same as rehearsing the person.
The Trial Gauntlet pitch and feature guide describe a full run from jury selection to verdict, plus focused drills for evidence, objections, and speaking. The competitive analysis emphasizes live practice rather than document organization alone.
Practice the evidence steps
Rehearse identifying an exhibit, laying a foundation, handling an objection, and confronting a prior inconsistent statement. Witness responses can include admission, denial, or a failure to remember.
Make a clear record
Practice explaining an objection and what excluded evidence would show. The aim is to understand the record—not to assume a simulator can guarantee an issue is preserved for appeal.
Learn from the simulated jury
Juror profiles and reaction meters show how the game responds to clarity, credibility, and courtroom manners. They are learning tools, not predictions of how a real jury thinks.
Stand on evidence and the proper standard
In criminal-trial practice, keep the presumption of innocence and the prosecution’s burden in view. Practice an evidence-led opening and closing, without personal attacks or appeals to ignore the law. Civil and custody cases use different standards.
Research: Trial Gauntlet Pitch, Gauntlet Product Features, and Trial Gauntlet Competitive Analysis. The 30-of-41 comparison above is the deck author’s assessment of selected tools—not an independent market audit. Prototype features and fictional jury feedback do not establish real-world outcomes.
The courage to stand up
Justice is a promise. It should include you.
Human justice is imperfect. People make mistakes, institutions have blind spots, and being heard can feel harder when you stand alone. That does not make your dignity, your family, or the truth any less important. We stand together to help you prepare, find support, and pursue fairness in your own life.
Hold the court to its promises
Fairness. Evidence. A chance to be heard. Preparation helps you ask clear questions and bring the conversation back to the facts, rather than attacking the people in the room.
Pursue truth, not just victory
Separate what you know from what you assume. Organize the evidence, listen carefully, and practice explaining what it actually supports. Courage can be calm, specific, and respectful.
Self-represented is not alone
A rehearsal cannot promise an outcome. But preparation, legal help, and practical support can help you take the next step with greater confidence.
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