Objection Game

Posted: April 22, 2025

Any time I watch a courtroom TV show, I can’t help but yell “Objection!” when one of the characters gives improper testimony. As it turns out, I’m not alone. But instead of waiting each week for the latest episode of Law & Order, I started wondering — could that same experience be recreated using videos I made myself?

That idea eventually led to the creation of www.objectiongame.com.

In the game, players watch a mock trial video I filmed with the help of some fantastic volunteers at the William S. Richardson School of Law. At key moments, one of the attorneys jumps up and shouts, “Objection!” The player’s job is to choose the correct legal basis for the objection. The fewer attempts it takes to get it right, the more points you earn.

The result is an interactive experience that breathes life into what’s traditionally a flashcard-heavy learning process. After a long day of reading dense casebooks, it’s refreshing to engage with legal concepts in a new and dynamic way.

There are countless directions I’d love to take this project. One of the most exciting possibilities is using AI to create the mock trial videos. With advances in text-to-speech and lip-syncing technology, professors could simply upload a script and have a fully-produced video quiz appear on the site in minutes. This would open the door to a wide range of tailored content — from expert witness scenarios to niche evidentiary issues.

Right now, the biggest challenge is resources. The site began as a side project and is now in the proof of concept phase. But turning it into a fully polished, production-level game — one used by students across multiple law schools — will take more time and support.

I’m currently looking for a long-term home for the project, whether that's a legal edtech partner or an academic institution that shares the vision. If you know someone who might be interested in helping move the Objection Game forward, I’d love to connect.