- [New] Critical Moment (QTE) Minigame — mid-trial, when a witness's statement suddenly contradicts itself, you must hit the "Press the point!" button within a short window. Success sends a murmur through the courtroom and grants a small career bonus; land 5 successes and you'll earn a new achievement ("The Judge Who Reads the Room").
- [New] Recurring Jury Foreperson — each jury trial now features a named foreperson, with special "we meet again" dialogue if you face the same one repeatedly.
- [New] Perk Challenge Record — the ending screen now tracks which perks you've used and how many times you've cleared a term with each, nudging you to try an untested one next time.
- [New] Special Case "Case 75: A Nationally Televised Trial" — a high-reputation-only case that enters the full trial pool once your media reputation reaches 80 or higher.