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Former Supreme Court judge is making a video game!

Tyranitar24 | June 05, 2008 | News | Misc Gaming Tech/Hardware 
Sandra Day O'Connor, who was the first ever female Supreme Court Judge, is making a video game which will teach US citizens about the way the legal system works. The game is going to be called Our Courts and will be made by Georgetown University law school and Arizona State University. Our Courts will be available for free online.
However, not everyone in the legal profession seems to share his point of view. Sandra Day O'Connor, America's first female Supreme Court judge, has announced that she is working on a game to educate US citizens about how the legal system works, reports Reuters.

The 78-year-old, who is now retired after serving over 25 years on the job, has become involved in a game project called 'Our Courts.' The game is being developed by Georgetown University law school and Arizona State University, and will be available for free online.

O'Connor explained, "It will allow students to engage in real legal issues... If we can capture just a little bit of that time to get them thinking about government and civic engagement rather than playing shoot-'em-up video games, that's a huge step in the right direction." One example she gave of a situation which would be in the game was a scenario of a school attempting to stop students wearing a T-shirt with a controversial slogan--designed to provoke discussion about the First Amendment.
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    Evanster 69 | June 05, 2008
    Lol. A game about the legal system? I bet this will sell under 500 copies.

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    kspiess | June 05, 2008
    Boy, that game sure sounds fun. /sarcasm off

    Besides, all you ever could want to learn about law you can learn in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.
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    Final Blade | June 06, 2008
    This will put the meaning back in Epic fail.

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    Gothic Girl | June 06, 2008
    It'll never be as good as the Ace Attorney games.
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    On Vacation | June 06, 2008
    I WANT TO PLAY AS JACK THOMPSON!
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    Tromonator133 | June 15, 2008
    It better be a good game. Or else people will sue her for selling them a sucky game.

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