Using Legal Technology to Increase Access and Promote Equity with Heyeve

The issue

It was difficult for “Taft University”, a mission-driven law school with a diverse student body, to provide fair access to trial training. Many students came from non-English speaking homes or worked part-time jobs. A large percentage of the class was unable to participate in the mock trial due to strict scheduling and a lack of physical resources.

Taft University is an entirely online school that serves students from various states and nations, many of whom have irregular schedules or reside in different time zones. It was not financially or logistically possible to expect these students to fly in for a trial session. The school was looking for a more flexible, inclusive training approach.

The Solution

The institution eliminated linguistic and physical barriers by incorporating Heyeve into its core curriculum. The technology made it simple for students to practice in their own time, location, and language by providing browser-based simulations and multilingual voice coaching. The school’s emphasis on social justice and civil law was in line with the custom-simulated trial scenarios, judicial interviews, and consultation training.

The Outcome

At Taft University, 80% more students participated in the mock trial, particularly ESL and atypical students. To gain confidence before real sessions, several students started practicing courtroom dynamics early in their studies. The institution began including Heyeve sessions into its official assessment framework after faculty members reported a notable improvement in readiness.

Conclusion

Heyeve improved the accessibility, scalability, and flexibility of high-quality legal education, demonstrating that, with the correct resources, legal education can be both sophisticated and affordable for all students.