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.
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.
You have done the preparation. The wait is over. Your phone is turned off. Your name is called and you go in. Do you show respect? If so, how? You will take the oath or affirmation and move your toes to mask your anxiety, In the witness box, as you look towards, not at, the decision maker, you will tell him or her about any 'special needs', and spell and pronounce your name so that they can use it,
Do you need to refresh your memory? Do you need to sip on some water? Do you need a break?
You won't let lawyers bully you into giving a misleading answer or answers. Will you use the code, 'Would you like me to explain?' You will be quick to correct any mistake in an answer you have given.
And when the questions are finished and you leave the hearing room, you'll politely refuse any comment to the media and decide if you will or will not return to watch the case from the public gallery.
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