“Verdict Legal Simulations, Research and Extension”: Evolution and Academic Impact of the Legal Research Area

EVOLUÇÃO E IMPACTO DA ÁREA DE PESQUISA JURÍDICA EXTENSIONISTA

Abstract

The article aims to demonstrate the restructuring of the legal research area of Veredicto from 2022 and to present evidence of the social impact of the extension project at the University of Brasília's Law School, in terms of the learning assimilated by its participants. It starts from the perception that Veredicto's research area offers a concrete opportunity for the production and publication of academic articles, even for undergraduate students in their first year. For such, we analyze the data collected in empirical research conducted with former members of the project during the 2022.2 and 2023.1 semesters. The results indicate the academic relevance of Veredicto's research area, complementing the education of UnB students and guiding them toward effective publication in academic journals. In addition to the effective publication of 5 articles in academic journals, it is noteworthy that more than 90% of the members experienced changes in their future perspective, such as planning and pursuing a teaching career, engaging in scientific research, or becoming more science-committed and critical thinkers in information. Results are significant when considering that the Veredicto participants' profile consists of students who are only halfway through their undergraduate program, without prior experience in publishing in academic journals.