JURISIGHT®
the mindful practice of law and life
The Language of
JURISIGHT®
The Hands-On Approach
To Well-Being and Optimal Performance
The language of Jurisight is the law. Its methods resonate with attorneys and legal professionals because it speaks their language. Just as a sherpa guides the interested and enthusiastic into unfamiliar and exotic terrain, Jurisight guides the lawyer into the profound terrain of his or her own mind -- through the cultivation of mindful awareness.
Legal jargon infuses the Jurisight method. Below you will find many of the Jurisight terms with brief discussions of how they relate to mindfulness practice. Jurisight is known as a “Hands On” approach because practically all of the exercises involve the hands, and are referred to as “The Learned Hand” techniques.
Through its workshops and presentations, the Institute for Mindfulness Studies (“IMS”) offers the language of Jurisight to law firms, law schools, and across a variety of legal settings so that it might contribute to a renewed sense of community, collaboration, and support.
Jurisight terms, along with a brief discussion of their application are published below offer you a better understanding of Jurisight, to supplement law firm and law school presentations, and to offer legal professionals across the world an opportunity to approach mindfulness from a slightly different angle and incorporate it into their lives in ways that are seamless and accessible.
We invite your comments.
We are presently updating links with video clips of Scott Rogers describing the Jurisight terms.
If you click on a term that is not hyperlinked, it is being updated and should be live within a few days.
Appealing to the Lower Circuit
Assumption of the Risk
Contributory Negligence
De Novo Review
Default Judgments
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Judge Injury
Just Is
Justice Holmes
Justice Story
Learned Hand
Liberation
Motion Practice
Motion to Bifurcate (Pain and Suffering)
Motion to Clarify
Motion to Dissolve
Motion to Quash
Motion to Recuse
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Neural Circuit Courtroom
Quid Pro Quo
Resting Your Case
Res Ipsa Loquitor
Response
Settled Expectations
Slippery Slope
Split in the Circuits
Stare Decises
Strict Liability
Sweet Smell of Success
The Four Prayers for Relief
The “In A Sense” Project
The Three Judgments
Torture
Void for Vagus
We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident
Will
Worrier to Warrior
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What Attorneys Are Saying About Jurisight®
“With infectious enthusiasm, warmth, and great clarity, Scott communicates a series of perspectives, skills, and techniques—many of which are quite original—that students can use to bring mindful awareness into their professional and personal lives . . . . These should help them deal with the inevitable stresses and strains of life in the legal profession—as law students, lawyers, judges, mediators, and arbitrators.”
-- Professor Leonard L. Riskin
UF Levin College of Law
“Scott Rogers has the answer to finding harmony in the practice of law. Introducing concepts of mindfulness in my legal career was my answer to feeling fulfilled, balanced and rewarded. Scott has helped me integrate different techniques into my workday - a benefit that has been felt in my personal life as well.”
-- Lori Tashman, Esq.
Government Attorney
“Scott’s original methods of waking us up to the present moment are easy to understand and a delight to experience. The simplicity and power of the Jurisight techniques make them all the more appealing to busy to busy lawyers.”
-- Melvin Rubin, Esq.
Family Law Attorney & Mediator
“As an attorney, I found myself always thinking, analyzing, and planning ahead. This constant activity left me feeling exhausted and sapped me of any ‘joie de vivre.’ Since meeting Scott and incorporating his mindfulness techniques into my everyday life, I feel less anxious and, in short -- Happier.” I am very grateful to Scott and his techniques. I encourage anyone who feels overwhelmed and over-stimulated to meet with Scott. It will change your life.”
-- Ana Deschapelle, Esq.
Trial Attorney
“Scott has taught me techniques that I can seamlessly incorporate into my day. They're especially useful when the unexpected arises! In only a few weeks, I've noticed that I'm a more effective attorney and a more attentive person in general.”
-- Josh Shore, Esq.
Law Clerk
“Scott, I wanted to thank you for the mindfulness techniques that you have shared with me over the last few months. They have been a really big help in my very hectic life . . . Click here to read the full testimonial.”
-- Laura E., Esq. Trial Attorney
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