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You read that right. There’s an online company that will compensate you for jury duty. These aren’t actual trials, of course, but rather mock ones. Interested? Here’s how to get paid for online jury duty.
The Company
OnlineVerdict is a mock-trial website that runs online cases to predict how jurors may or may not vote based on different demographics and factors.
According to the site, “OnlineVerdict conducts online and live focus groups or mock trials to provide feedback to attorneys.” Cases vary and take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour to review.
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The review process is simple, look at the facts, review the information, and make a ruling. There are no right and wrong answers, and no matter what you pick, you’ll still be paid for your time.
How do I sign up and get paid?
Signing up is an easy process. Head to the website and fill out a form that identifies different traits and demographics that will be considered when picking a mock jury. This information is how you’ll be selected for a case, so be honest.
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be emailed when a case is available. Online reviews say there aren’t many cases to go around, so you shouldn’t expect more than a couple per month. Cases pay, on average, $1 per minute for your time, so between $20 and $60 per case.
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