UNDERSTANDING MILLENNIAL ATTORNEYS AND JURORS If a generation

UNDERSTANDING MILLENNIAL ATTORNEYS AND JURORS “If a generation is going to arrive in the jury box that is totally unused to sitting and listening but is using technology to gain the information it needs to form a judgment, that changes the whole orality tradition with which we are familiar. ” -Lord Chief Justice of Great Britain, Sir Igor Judge.

MAJOR GENERATIONAL GROUPS: • Baby Boomers: born between 1946 and 1964 • Generation X: born between 1965 and 1979 • Millennials (Gen Y): born between 1980 and 2000

THEY SLEEP WITH WHAT?

DO THEY ALL HAVE SNAPCHAT?

Myth #1: Millennials feel entitled and are unwilling to “pay their dues” to get to the top.

“Every generation thinks the next generation is a bunch of spoiled brats, but they forget they’ve been working to make things better for us. They should not begrudge us the very fruits of their labor. ” ~Rikleen, p. 28

Previous generations were probably considered ‘entitled’ because they grew up with electricity and indoor plumbing. ” ~Rikleen, p. 34

“I watched both of my parents give up all aspects of their personal lives to get ahead in their careers, and I have come to the conclusion that money just isn’t worth that sacrifice. ” ~Rikleen, p. 203

#YOLO

Myth #2: Millennials are lazy, bored and they job hop.

According to a 2010 Michigan State University study: • 31% of employers had received a resumé submitted by a Millennial’s parent • 26% had received a call from a parent urging the employer to give their son or daughter a raise or promotion • 4% had observed a parent accompany an adult Millennial son or daughter to the job interview

MYTH #3: Millennials are needy and whiny

Myth #4: Millennials are immature, inarticulate, and sloppy.

“Remember that Millennials are used to multi-tasking—they’ve been doing their homework for years with an MP 3 player in one ear and a cell phone buzzing text messages on the table. ” ~Tulgan, p. 109

A 2016 study conducted by Accenture Consulting found that a stunning 66% of Millennials do not abide by their employers’ I. T. policies generally, and 45% used social networking sites at work, even if prohibited by their employers’ policies. Nearly 30% did not even know whether their employers had an I. T. policy.

“If I feel like I am respected and valued, I’ll do more. But if not, then I will do what is required and I don’t want to do more. ” ~Rikleen, p. 219