Begin Your Career on the Bench
Download The 42
Free to download. 294 real cases. 7 legal traditions. Available on iOS and Android.
Free to download · In-app purchases available · No subscription required to start
Begin Your Career on the Bench
Free to download. 294 real cases. 7 legal traditions. Available on iOS and Android.
Free to download · In-app purchases available · No subscription required to start
In the App
No paywalled tutorial. No locked chapters. The 42 gives you real content from the moment you download.
Full access to Ranks 1–2 free. Ranks 3–7 unlock with case credits or Season Pass.
All seven chapters available — Australian, Islamic, Jewish, Chinese, Hindu, Indigenous, International.
XP stars, coins, accuracy scores, and a public profile that tracks your judicial career.
Head-to-head matches with other judges. Wager XP stars and climb the global leaderboard.
Spend coins on evidence boosts, cosmetic items, and strategic advantages.
Push notifications when your energy refills — so you never miss your session.
Requirements
The 42 is a lightweight app designed to run smoothly on most modern smartphones.
iOS 14.0 or later
iPhone 8 or newer
~120 MB storage
Internet required for account sync
Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
2 GB RAM minimum
~120 MB storage
Internet required for account sync
FAQ
Yes — completely free to download and play. Ranks 1 and 2 are free. Higher ranks can be unlocked with case credits (individual purchases) or the Season Pass (full unlimited access).
Absolutely not. Rank 1 cases are designed for complete beginners. The game teaches you the legal concepts as you play — through the cases themselves, not through lectures.
Yes. All 294 cases are grounded in real court decisions from real jurisdictions. Facts and questions are adapted for game format, but the outcomes and legal principles are accurate. The 42 is not a substitute for legal advice.
There are three: a Season Pass (unlimited access + no energy limit), individual Case Unlocks, and Two-Chapter Bundles. No loot boxes, no random rewards, no subscription required.
Purchases are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play. Contact their support directly for refunds. For any in-game issues, reach us at contact@the42app.com.