This is probably one of the more interesting gigs here on Tell Your Boss to Shove It. Before a case goes to trial, it is common for lawyers to put the case before mock juries. This way they know how jurors will react to a certain set of facts or how those facts are presented. To do this, they need qualified people to act as virtual jurors and if you meet the criteria for a certain case, you'll be tapped to be one of those people. The pay ranges generally from $5 to $60 but it can fluctuate wildly depending on each case. You won't get rich doing this but it will still add to your income and it's not like it is brain surgery or something so you might as well try.

The only downside that I can see is that the cases you'll be asked to judge must generally be in your county or federal district. This is because they want to see how people who live in the area where the case is will react. This is fine if you live in a big metro area but if you live in the middle of nowhere like I do then your chances of getting a case are much slimmer. I think it is still a good idea to sign up anyway and I've signed up for both of these companies.

eJury - From their site: "eJury has revolutionized the way attorneys prepare for trial. Our online Mock Juries and Focus Groups allow large groups of people to help attorneys determine case value, develop case themes, find the facts to emphasize, and learn "public" attitudes. The results are a tangible, persuasive tool used to promote settlement or prepare for trial."

Online Verdict - From their site: "Earn extra money by becoming an OnlineVerdict.com juror. You will review interesting legal cases from the comfort of your home, provide feedback through an online questionnaire, and be paid well for your time.

OnlineVerdict.com provides online case review and juror feedback services to attorneys. Case information is summarized and presented to qualified jurors in the venue where the case was filed. Juror feedback is then used by the attorneys to discover the strengths and weaknesses of their case, the possible settlement value, and general attitudes and opinions about their case facts. This information allows attorneys and legal professionals to make better decisions about trying, mediating and settling their legal disputes."