Registrations are now open for the next two training dates:

• 5 September 2008 Sydney - Register now!
  
• 24 October 2008 Melbourne - Register now!

Expert Witness Training workshops have been conducted through EOS (formerly Unisearch) at the University of New South Wales for approximately 15 years.  The benefits of training are evident to the experts, our clients and the courts. 
Expert witness training is crucial to understanding your role and responsibilities when giving expert evidence. We also give you practical advice for working with the legal profession, such as which rules and regulations apply to different jurisdictions, what constitutes a good report, and how to format your report in a style suitable for legal consulting.
Calls from the judiciary for the better education of expert witnesses in relation to their role, duties and presentation of evidence have been reflected in our course content. The core components of our expert witness training include the following topics:

• Overview of the litigation process: theory and strategy;
• Role and structure of the courts;
• Court etiquette;
• Role of the expert;
• Overview of the rules of evidence;
• Report writing and communication skills
• Conflict of interest issues;
• Necessary inclusions in reports;
• Codes of conduct for expert witnesses;
• The process of examination and cross-examination.

These workshops would be particularly useful to anyone involved in preparing expert reports that may be used for litigation or those who would like to access some “survival skills” in relation to giving evidence in court. The training would also be suitable to those on the periphery of expert opinion provision who may not have the detailed knowledge of the subject required to best perform their duties.

For more information or for a training registration form for either Sydney or Melbourne or contact d.gooley@unsw.edu.au for more information about forthcoming workshops.