EXPERT WITNESS TRAINING
Helping expert witnesses
understand their
role and duties as
an independent
expert witness
Whether you are brand new to acting in an expert witness role or have been an expert witness before, our Expert Witness Training Program gives you the skills and knowledge to fulfil your duties with confidence and clarity.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Training for experts,
regardless of field
or witness experience.
A six week course, open to all starting and established expert witnesses, who have been asked to act as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
Expert Witness Training Program
Reviews from other experts
6 weeks (recommended)
Can complete over a period of 12 months if required
25 Hours on average
Allowing 2.5 hours per module
$1210
inc. GST
10 Modules
Normal price is $1430
Ensure you are ready to meet the challenge of acting as an expert witness head-on
Many experts – while highly skilled in their field – find acting as an expert witness complex and sometimes intimidating. With the right preparation, you can ensure you are ready to meet the challenge of acting as an expert witness head-on.
Ensure you are ready to meet the challenge of acting as an expert witness.
Many experts – while highly skilled in their field – find acting as an expert witness complex and sometimes intimidating. With the right preparation, you can ensure you are ready to meet the challenge of acting as an expert witness head-on.
Format and Delivery
100% self-paced and delivered to fit around your other commitments
Ask questions
Explore real-life scenarios
Submit expert report samples for review and feedback
This experience will yield invaluable insights you can apply when you are instructed to act as an expert witness.
Expert Witness Training Program
Reviews from other experts
6 weeks (recommended)
Can complete over a period of 12 months if required
25 Hours on average
Allowing 2.5 hours per module
$1210
inc. GST
10 Modules
Normal price is $1430
inc. GST
Format and Delivery
100% self-paced and delivered to fit around your other commitments
Join live calls with instructors and experts
Ask questions
Explore real-life scenarios
Submit expert report samples for review and feedback
This experience will yield invaluable insights you can apply when you are instructed to act as an expert witness.
course benefits
Why do this course?
“
Thankyou ExpertsDirect for dimistifying the expert witness process.
The idea of being an expert witness has always seemed intimidating, but after this course, I feel ready to step up when the time comes.
course structure
The training program
This coursework comprises eleven modules covering three major topics: expert witness fundamentals, report writing and appearing in court.
Module 1
Introduction
Understand the legal framework for expert evidence, how to define your specialised knowledge and why you should be an expert witness.
Module 2
Experts and lawyers working together
Step through the process of expert engagement and the roles of both the expert and the solicitor in a matter.
Module 3
Experts working together
Learn how to work with other experts through joint expert reports, expert conclaves, and concurrent evidence.
Module 4
Fundamental concepts for expert witnesses
Get a grasp of the concepts of legal professional privilege, and expert witness immunity.
Skills you’ll gain
Module 1
Letters of instruction
Understand the purpose of the letter of instruction and the types of questions you might be asked in a letter of instruction.
Module 2
Assumptions and reasoning
Learn about the nature of assumptions, why they are important and how you can best demonstrate your reasoning when forming your expert opinion.
Module 3
Writing great expert reports
Familiarise yourself with your audience, and explore the essential elements of great expert reports.
Module 4
Structuring your report
Step through the structure of your report using the ExpertsDirect report template.
Skills you’ll gain
Module 1
Giving evidence in court
Become acquainted with the nuances of going to, and giving evidence in court.
Module 2
Surviving cross-examination
Learn how to prepare for cross-examination with guidance and tips from a former barister.
Skills you’ll gain
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Learn from the experts in expert evidence
This program has been developed by two of ExpertsDirect’s most experienced leaders, Erica Taylor and Rhett Walton.
Testimonials
In my own work as an expert witness, I now apply and benefit from key learnings from the modules in the cases I work on. I have a better understanding of how to work with lawyers and am much more confident when it comes to cross-examination. Overall, the level of support from ExpertsDirect during the training was very good.