You are soon to be a witness at a hearing, or as a lawyer you have one or more witnesses that you will be calling at a hearing.
Lawyer or witness, you have a common goal: that a witness will present well.
It's a rare litigation lawyer who sits down with their witnesses for a fact filled hour or more to explain the "ins and outs" of being a witness.
Five to ten inadequate minutes is more likely.
But it's all here, it's free, and it can be listened to in just four bite sized episodes ( five if the witness is giving an expert opinion).
If you are about to be a witness listen to the episodes and, if you have questions, take them up with your lawyer.
And if you are a litigation lawyer, then tell each witness to listen to the episodes, then answer any of their questions.
Episodes 1 and 2 are all about witness preparation.
Episode 3 is about witness performance at the hearing.
Episode 4 is about the lawyers' performances at the hearing.
Episode 5 is for those who give their evidence as experts who offer opinions.
If you also have an interest in advocacy then listen to the 20+ episode free podcast ADVOCACY IN COURT: PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE
Comments or questions to hughmselby@gmail.com
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You are soon to be a witness at a hearing, or as a lawyer you have one or more witnesses that you will be calling at a hearing.
Lawyer or witness, you have a common goal: that a witness will present well.
It's a rare litigation lawyer who sits down with their witnesses for a fact filled hour or more to explain the "ins and outs" of being a witness.
Five to ten inadequate minutes is more likely.
But it's all here, it's free, and it can be listened to in just four bite sized episodes ( five if the witness is giving an expert opinion).
If you are about to be a witness listen to the episodes and, if you have questions, take them up with your lawyer.
And if you are a litigation lawyer, then tell each witness to listen to the episodes, then answer any of their questions.
Episodes 1 and 2 are all about witness preparation.
Episode 3 is about witness performance at the hearing.
Episode 4 is about the lawyers' performances at the hearing.
Episode 5 is for those who give their evidence as experts who offer opinions.
If you also have an interest in advocacy then listen to the 20+ episode free podcast ADVOCACY IN COURT: PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE
Comments or questions to hughmselby@gmail.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So many questions: Who are the people in the hearing room and what do you call them? What's a subpoena and what do I do when I get one? Why are there different kinds of written statements? How is a hearing day organised? Can I give my evidence remotely?
But that's not all, because there are personal factors that must be considered such as: anxiety, special needs, managing your appearance, what you take with you to court, what must be left at home, making sure you have contact details, and how you deal with waiting, waiting around.
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