Rhetoric Bundles

Overview

What is CICERO By Rhetoric?

Aspen has partnered with Rhetoric to bring CICERO, a legal skills practice platform where students build real advocacy and communication skills through realistic simulations — like cold calls, oral arguments, and depositions — with instructor-aligned feedback.

BUILT FOR LEGAL EDUCATION. DESIGNED FOR REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE

CICERO lets students practice authentic legal tasks — cold calls, oral arguments, interviews, depositions — via video or written response, then get immediate, rubric-aligned feedback while faculty control the expectations and goals.

CICERO By Rhetoric Deep Dive

Benefits

Why Consider CICERO By Rhetoric

CICERO gives law students hands-on practice with the real communication and advocacy skills they'll need in practice, backed by consistent, rubric-based feedback.

Builds real advocacy and communication skills through realistic simulations, not just test performance
Gives students immediate, rubric-aligned feedback tied to instructor-defined expectations
Video and written submissions protect academic integrity while ensuring authentic work
Modules are customizable to course goals, competencies, or institutional accreditation needs
Tracks student progress over time, helping flag gaps before they affect performance

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CICERO replace instructor feedback?

No. CICERO is designed to supplement instruction by providing immediate, rubric-aligned feedback and additional practice opportunities, while faculty maintain control over learning objectives, assessment criteria, and evaluation.

What types of assignments can students complete in CICERO?

Students can practice a variety of real-world legal communication tasks, including cold calls, oral arguments, legal interviews, case presentations, depositions, and appellate advocacy simulations.