Fridlund-Horne recommended that a layperson attend several trials, especially in the courtroom of the judge who will hear their case, to gain familiarity with the courtroom atmosphere and procedure.
A court room is a really daunting, overwhelming place. 
mnli hypothesis: A court room is a really daunting, overwhelming place.  premise: Fridlund-Horne recommended that a layperson attend several trials, especially in the courtroom of the judge who will hear their case, to gain familiarity with the courtroom atmosphere and procedure.