What is SIMple?
SIMple (Simulated Professional Learning Environment) is an innovative platform that enables professional simulations for legal education and beyond. Designed for law schools and other professional training contexts, SIMple provides an interactive, hands-on learning experience where students can engage with realistic legal scenarios, develop key skills, and work collaboratively on cases.
Key Features
Realistic legal case simulations
Task and document management system
Integrated messaging and collaboration tools
Customizable scenarios for different professional contexts
Tracking and assessment features for educators
For Educators
SIMple allows educators to create immersive learning experiences by guiding students through structured legal scenarios. With built-in task management and collaborative tools, instructors can oversee student progress, provide real-time feedback, and assess professional skills in an interactive environment. SIMple is an adaptable platform that fits within diverse curricula and supports experiential legal education.
For Students
With SIMple, students gain practical legal experience by working on simulated cases that mirror real-world legal practice. They learn to research, draft legal documents, communicate effectively, and collaborate within a professional framework. SIMple fosters a hands-on learning approach that prepares students for the challenges of the legal profession.
Student Feedback
Students have found SIMple to be a powerful learning environment. Here are some of their comments from the platform beta:
- “I liked that the simulation makes you feel like you are in a more structured firm environment rather than the classroom setting. It helps with time management, group collaboration, and understanding professional communication.”
- “It is a lot less abstract than the usual assignment, a more hands-on and realistic take on legal assignments, which makes it more satisfying.”
- “The activity log function allows students to track their work and helps ensure fairness in group projects.”
- “The simulation helped me to focus on the client because all relevant documents and communications were centralized, reducing confusion and making case management easier.”
Key Questions and Student Responses
SIMple will be demonstrated in a webinar on June, 24 2025. To register, please go to the following link. The webinar will be recorded and will be posted here in due course.
If you want to discuss any aspect of SIMple you can email us at simple@osgoode.yorku.ca