BY INCORPORATING VIRTUAL REALITY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) WITHIN A GAME- BASED LEARNING FRAMEWORK, THE GAME BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE. “THIS APPROACH ENHANCES STUDENTS’ ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND PROVIDES A DEEPER, MORE ENGAGING UNDERSTANDING OF LEGAL PRINCIPLES. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT LEARNING LAW; IT’S ABOUT EXPERIENCING IT IN A WAY THAT PREPARES THEM FOR REAL- WORLD PRACTICE
Justice in 3D Virtual Reality and Its Impact on Legal Practice
disciplines. It immerses them in real-life situations, helping them grasp the intersection of legal principles and preparing them for practical legal work. This involved extensive development to ensure that the scenarios are authentic and accessible for students at all levels of legal understanding,” says Prof Van Eck. Technical lead developer Prof Abejide Ade-Ibijola adds that the VR Courtroom Game is designed to make legal education not just informative but exciting. By incorporating virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI) within a game-based learning framework, the game bridges the gap between theory and practice. “This approach enhances students’ analytical skills and provides a deeper, more engaging understanding of legal principles. It’s not just about learning law; it’s about experiencing it in a way that prepares them for real-world practice,” notes Prof Ade-Ibijola. Prof Van Eck and Prof Ade-Ibijole recognise the invaluable contribution of the project team from the Faculty of Law and the undergraduate students at the JBS Innovation Lab, without which this project would not have been possible. Collaborative success The VR Courtroom Project is directed by Prof Michele van Eck, with Prof Abejide Ade-Ibijola serving as the Lead VR Game Developer. The team included experts from UJ’s Faculty of Law, such as Prof Puseletso Letete, Ms Natasha Naidoo, Mr Elton Hart, Ms Felicia Zuba, Mr Louis Koen, Dr Werner Nel, Dr Yvette Joubert, and Dr Whitney Rosenberg, who developed the storyline, content, and scenarios for the game. These experts also tested and validated the game to ensure its accuracy and effectiveness. Watch the immersive legal education game for Law students here: https://youtu.be/zx4IiG1q1BE
A scene taken from the game. Picture Supplied
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