Challenge
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is a critical requirement for legal professionals to maintain their licenses and stay informed on evolving legal standards. Yet, traditional CLE programs—often delivered via static 2D webinars—frequently fail to engage participants, leading to poor retention and minimal application of knowledge. Recognizing the need for innovation, mmData set out to transform CLE delivery into a dynamic, interactive experience. Their goal: to harness modern technology to create a VR-based CLE application that redefines how legal professionals meet their education requirements.
Solution
To bring this vision to life, mmData partnered with 3lbXR, leveraging the power of GroKit Core to develop a cutting-edge VR CLE application. This innovative solution utilized several key GroKit Core modules:
- Hand Tracking: Seamless integration of real-world environments to enhance context and application.
- Networking: Enabled swift iteration cycles to optimize development efficiency.
- Routing: Using Activators to establish non destructive interactions that could be updated visually, spatially, etc. without having to remake a single object.
These modules allowed rapid iteration through all development phases of the application without any need to rewrite or backtrack initial frameworks.
The VR CLE application engages users in immersive learning allowing interaction with complex legal concepts in ways that static platforms simply cannot.
Expected Outcomes
- Improved Engagement: Immersive interactivity increases focus, retention, and the practical application of knowledge.
- Streamlined Certification: Scenario-based learning simplifies and accelerates the fulfillment of CLE requirements.
- Pioneering Standards: Establishes a benchmark for the adoption of VR-enhanced education in the legal sector.
Broader Impacts
Through this collaboration, 3lbXR and mmData showcased the transformative potential of spatial computing in the legal field, including:
- Legal Demonstratives: Immersive storytelling tools that enhance the communication and delivery of standard educational material.
- Education and Training: High-retention, interactive learning experiences for legal professionals.
- Spatial Computing Integration: A robust framework for incorporating immersive technologies into the legal industry.
How Spatial Computing is Revolutionizing Legal Practice
Mixed reality creates experiences that are not only engaging but also highly interactive, enabling attorneys to maximize the value of their CLE programs. Imagine learning legal concepts through immersive role-play, such as walking through virtual courtrooms. These dynamic methods foster deeper understanding and retention—making education not only effective but also enjoyable.
Moreover, the focus on spatial computing addresses emerging challenges in the legal sector, such as:
- E-Discovery and Data Ethics: Spatial computing builds sustainable frameworks that integrate seamlessly with data privacy laws, e-discovery protocols, and legal ethics.
- Increased Engagement via Interaction: Integrating advanced visuals, interactive elements, and immersive audio elevates and enhances traditional video methods, making complex legal scenarios more engaging, persuasive, and easier to comprehend.
Conclusion
The partnership between 3lbXR and mmData not only reimagines CLE but also paves the way for broader applications of spatial computing in the legal industry. By integrating immersive technologies, legal professionals are better equipped to navigate the complexities of modern legal practice. This project exemplifies how VR and mixed reality can elevate learning, streamline processes, and set new standards for innovation in legal education and beyond.
“I would like everything we do here to be an invitation… We invite you to think about this a different way to engage CLE in a different way…. I’m confident that as we bring more and more tools online, the use cases for mixed reality are going to continue to present themselves for the legal community.”
– Melissa Heidrick, mmData Leadership
