Expert witnesses are essential to the fair administration of justice, offering clear, accurate and impartial testimony that can shape the outcome of a case. For lawyers, selecting the right expert and understanding how to work with them effectively is critical. Failure in this area can damage your credibility and leave your expert’s evidence open to challenge.
In this bitesize course, solicitor-advocate Adam Tear navigates you through the key skills needed to confidently handle expert evidence in civil proceedings. You will learn how to establish and challenge witnesses’ credibility during examination-in-chief, discover various techniques for cross-examining expert testimony, and be given a clear overview of the legal grounds on which the use of experts may be contested. The course also explores how to manage conflicting expert opinions and provides insights into the increasingly common practice of concurrent expert evidence, also known as ‘hot-tubbing’.
Whether you’re building your foundational knowledge or sharpening your advocacy skills, this course will give you the tools to work strategically and effectively with expert witnesses. Enrol now!
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