AltaClaro, known for its simulation-based experiential legal training, has partnered with Verbit, a leading company in verbal intelligence and transcription technology, to launch DepoSim, an innovative AI-powered deposition simulator designed to revolutionize litigation training.
The tool is intended to address a significant gap in associate training at major law firms, where traditional deposition practices involving actors or off-site training are costly and logistically challenging. By offering realistic, on-demand deposition practice sessions with AI-simulated witnesses, opposing counsel, and court reporters, DepoSim provides attorneys with the opportunity to refine their skills in a risk-free environment.
DepoSim enables litigators to practice depositions as often as needed, adjusting various parameters related to witness and counsel characteristics to simulate a broad range of scenarios. The platform utilizes text-to-speech and speech-to-text technologies, alongside large language models, to mimic real-time interactions within the deposition setting.
Feedback is a cornerstone of DepoSim’s value proposition. Upon completion of a session, users receive detailed evaluations based on standardized rubrics that include areas like questioning techniques, time management, and witness interaction. The structured feedback is designed to go beyond merely following a script, emphasizing responsiveness and adaptability in handling witness testimonies.
The collaboration between AltaClaro and Verbit commenced during Legalweek 2025. AltaClaro was responsible for the pedagogical design and learner experience, while Verbit developed the technology infrastructure, ensuring robust transcription services and realistic AI engagements.
Early adoption by prominent law firms like Orrick and K&L Gates has reportedly been positive, with beta participants noting the realistic nature of the simulations and the quality of feedback surpassing traditional training methods. DepoSim is now available to both existing and new AltaClaro clients, with plans to expand its scenario library to cover various legal fields such as commercial litigation and intellectual property law.
The launch of DepoSim represents a step towards integrating AI-driven solutions within the legal industry’s training paradigms, providing a scalable and flexible approach to mastering deposition skills in a competitive legal landscape. For more information on this new tool, visit AltaClaro’s website.