Cross Examination Day Reviews

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There were only 3 persons on the course, including myself. So the course was shortened time wise , and we had much less time to learn from critiquing the other delegates. so I feel we had much less of an experience, and indeed less for our course fee.

I really enjoyed the course and found it a useful experience.

Fantastic course. This is the last day of training for my CUBS certificate. I was quite anxious coming into this as cross examination is unfamiliar to me but i feel i gained more confidence throughout the day enabling to do the best in my assessment. Lisa is a fantastic trainer and is very knowledgeable, supportive and reassuring.

I started Expert Witness work in 2015 but it is only since attending the modules (I have two more to complete), that I recognise the depth of reporting, the need to clarify scientific terms in layman's language, the need to include a summary page near the front and so on. I have learned so much and actually think this training should be mandatory.

Very well delivered course thank you.

This is the sort of knowledge that will be useful for my professional career and life skills.

Technical issues initially as I had not been provided with the correct link but this was rectified quickly. A good range of training over the 5 days. I feel it would be useful to have a full model report to know the expected level of detail etc

Good third session. I don't think you can ever be 'ready' for expert witness work entirely, there is always a curve ball somewhere. But being able to practice in a safe space ... albeit a very demanding way ... I think it prepares you for many of the scenarios. I liked the 'dress rehearsal' in the morning actually, that was very good. I generally don't do very well on 'first goes', so being able to reflect on some (obvious points on reflection), was helpful. The discussion in pairs was also great as it really pulled into focus the ease in which we all speak in professional jargon without meaning to be exclusive and discuss nuanced issues such as bias.

Nerve wracking but great day :-) Thanks Fay