SIMULATION OF PROFICIENT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE DIGITAL ERA THROUGH VIRTUAL REALITY CIVIL COURT PRACTICES

Abstract

In the post-pandemic era, the development of digitization in learning, especially at the higher education level, is no longer a new thing. The use of metaverse, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) is increasingly easy to find in almost every field of science, including the field of law, which requires the adoption of learning models using this technology. Virtual reality technology based on online game can be used by law students in legal proficiency courses, both civil and criminal. Students can immediately get involved in the trial simulation. To answer this challenge, Law Study Program of Universitas Terbuka developed virtual reality civil court practices based on online games. It is hoped that using VR can make it easier for law students to understand the civil trial process, the shape and arrangements of courtrooms, the flow of trial process, the roles of judges, plaintiffs, defendants, advocate, and other roles in court.  Especially for students who have limited time and distance to able to come directly to court so that they have more realistic and interactive learning experience in understanding the legal process and court practice.