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.
We start with explaining why expert opinions are needed and allowed by decision makers. We point to the need for the decision maker to trust both the expert and their opinion, and how compliance by the expert with the Expert Code of Conduct encourages such trust.
The straightforward contents of that Code are discussed, with examples given of the disastrous consequences of partisanship and/or junk science.
Staying within your 'field of expertise' is essential, even though you may have considerable understanding about related issues.
Basic information about the layout of expert reports is given.
How you should be questioned by your lawyer is outlined, along with how to respond if you are asked to do calculations.
Those experts who wish to be properly trained for the requirements of giving expert opinion evidence in courts and tribunals are urged to visit
https://unisearch.com.au and to join one of their online, one day, interactive workshops.
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