A visit to colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, is a step back in time to the 18th century. A vibrant historical recreation of life on the eve of the American Revolution is certainly an unusual setting for the most cutting edge research into courtroom technology in the world.

Nevertheless, that is exactly what is taking place at the prestigious William and Mary School of Law. And each year the law school holds a demonstration of the latest technology as part of its ‘Court 21 Project’.