Addressing the Limitations of Conventional Moot Courts: A Metaverse Based Model for Enhancing Judicial Training in Indonesia

Abstract

This article examines the limitations of conventional trial simulations (moot courts) in the training of prospective judges in Indonesia, which have not been able to meet the needs of judicial competency in the digital era. Previous studies have generally focused on the development of legal technology or moot court practices in legal education in general, but have not specifically examined the use of immersive technology in judicial training accompanied by an operational regulatory framework. This research aims to develop a Metaverse-based trial simulation model to bridge the pedagogical and normative gaps in judicial education. This research uses a doctrinal legal analysis approach and a qualitative empirical study. The doctrinal analysis was conducted through a review of legislation, legal doctrine, and Supreme Court policies, while the empirical study was obtained through observations of trial simulation practices and interviews with teaching judges and trainees. The results show that conventional moot courts are still limited in terms of space, time, and participation, and are not yet supported by normative regulations that integrate digital technology into the judge training curriculum. The article proposes a Metaverse-based simulation model that provides an immersive virtual space for repetitive individual practice, role-playing, and the integration of key features that support trial simulation and role-based interaction. Normatively, the implementation of this model can be initiated through a Decree of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court as an operational instrument for limited trials, allowing for a gradual evaluation of its effectiveness. This article contributes to offering an innovative training model and an applicable normative framework for the integration of immersive technology in judicial education in Indonesia