Practical simulated cross-examination gives attendees a realistic, challenging rehearsal for court, with knowledgeable trainers using difficult questioning and constructive feedback to build confidence. Reviews highlight supportive, calm delivery that puts nervous participants at ease, alongside clear explanations of expert-witness responsibilities, questioning techniques and report presentation. The sessions are engaging and well structured, and attendees say the learning improves their preparation, evidence-giving and confidence at work.
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About this course
The Cross-Examination Day is a follow-on course to the Courtroom Skills Training.
This intensive cross-examination training course helps you as an expert witness to refine and enhance your performance, and to gain mastery of your presentation. You’ll be cross-examined on one of your completed reports, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. The second cross-examination is recorded.
This course can count towards the Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate. We would advise that if you are taking one of the Expert Witness Certificates that you attend the Cross Examination Day at least 1 month after the Courtroom Skills Training.
If you’re undertaking The Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate, then this recording will be submitted for assessment. If not, you can keep your DVD.
What you will learn
Key Learning Points
- Dealing with in-depth cross-examination on a full report or statement
- Making full use of supporting documents, plans, photographs, etc.
- Getting to the essence of a complex case and communicating clearly with the judge
- Handling difficult cross-examination techniques confidently
Recent reviews
extremely helpful- being in the "hot seat" made me better understand not only how to perform but also how to better prepare my reports in future!"
great facilitator
Really helpful