Expert Witness Training Programme
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Courtroom and Cross Examination Skills
Master the art of persuasion in the courtroom with our skills training program. From opening statements to cross-examination, we've got you covered.
From 895
Online & in-person in Nov 2026
9:30am - 5pm
2 days
About this course
Our Courtroom skills training day is a highly practical and experiential legal training course designed for any professional who may be called upon to give evidence in any legal forum; civil or criminal. It is then followed by a day of Cross-examination skills training.
Why choose this course
Our Courtroom Skills training day is a highly practical and experiential legal training course designed for any professional who may be called upon to give evidence in any legal forum; civil or criminal.
The procedures in giving evidence, the order of events in court, the roles of different people in the court and the process of giving evidence will be explained. The techniques lawyers use to disconcert and discredit witnesses will also be examined.
The morning session is designed to demystify the process of giving evidence. In the afternoon session delegates will experience being cross-examined by a lawyer on a fictional case study. The trainer will give constructive feedback on their particular witness box presentation.
The cross-examination skills course is an intensive and highly practical day, delivered by qualified lawyers.
The day commences with a quick review of key learning points from our Courtroom Skills Training, including analysis of techniques that lawyers use to disconcert witnesses and how best to deal with them.
Delegates are then paired with another delegate each of whom acts as the others coach for the day. Each delegate is then cross-examined by the trainer, which is video recorded. Delegates receive detailed feedback from the trainer with the aid of some video playback.
With the benefit of what they have learned and input from their coach, they have a further opportunity to be cross-examined, where they can put into practice, suggestions from their first session, so as to improve their evidence giving ability. Each delegate will take away their recording for further learning.
Course syllabus
Day 1 – Key learning points:
- How the adversarial system works
- The procedures, order of events and roles of those in the adversarial systems
- How to prepare for giving evidence
- Taking the oath/affirmation with confidence
- Techniques lawyers use in cross-examination and how to handle them
- How to give clear, honest and objective evidence
- How to make appropriate use of supporting evidence, documents and notes when giving evidence
- How to give confident and clear testimony under cross-examination
Our Cross-examination Skills training day follows on from our Courtroom Skills day and builds on what was learned on the previous day.
Both days involve learning how to present evidence in the witness box and give the attendee a chance to practice their skills by taking part in a cross-examination role-play.
Day 2 – Key learning points:
- Reviewing your preparation checklist
- Gaining mastery of your delivery
- Giving confident, clear testimony under difficult cross-examination
- Identifying and dealing effectively with various techniques used by lawyers
- Getting to the essence of a complex case and communicating clearly with the judge
- Receiving feedback from a lawyer on evidence giving ability
- Assessing your performance and using the video to enhance your skills
- Putting into practice any tips on improving evidence giving ability
This cross examination skills course further increases the confidence and effectiveness of an individual when giving evidence in any legal forum whether civil or criminal.
This course is accredited by Engineers Ireland and the CPD Group (10 CPD Credits for the Courtroom Skills course #1016179 and 20 CPD credits #1016219 for the Cross-Examination course).
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Your expertise is solid, but can you defend it in the witness box? Expert Witness Training helps experts familiarise themselves with courtroom procedures, thereby avoiding costly mistakes during actual cases.
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Our training sessions are not lectures—they're practical, interactive experiences. The small group format allows every attendee to ask questions, take part in discussions involving practical exercises and role-plays.
This method of training allows attendees to put the skills learned into practice immediately. Course participants benefit from the focused attention and guidance of an independent expert.
Available Dates
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| Course Dates | Location | Price | Spaces Left | Book |
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| 23/09/26 - 24/09/26 i 23/09/2026 09:30 - 17:00 24/09/2026 09:30 - 17:00 | Zoom Online | €895.00 | 2 | |
| 18/11/26 - 19/11/26 i 18/11/2026 09:30 - 17:00 19/11/2026 09:30 - 17:00 | Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin 8 | €1,030.00 | 0 | Full |
Mastering Courtroom and Cross Examination Skills: Tips and Techniques
FAQs
The two-day programme covers the complete process of giving evidence in legal proceedings. Day one focuses on courtroom procedures, roles of court personnel, and the techniques lawyers use to disconcert witnesses, followed by practical cross-examination role-play with feedback. Day two builds on these skills with intensive cross-examination practice, video recording, and detailed feedback from qualified lawyers.
This course is designed for any professional who may be called upon to give evidence in civil or criminal legal proceedings. It’s particularly valuable for experts, investigators, and professionals who need to present evidence confidently in witness boxes across various legal forums.
The complete programme runs for two days. The first day covers Courtroom Skills training, which must be completed before attending the second day of Cross Examination Skills training. Both days are intensive and highly practical.
The course is accredited by Engineers Ireland and the CPD Group. Participants receive 10 CPD credits for the Courtroom Skills day and 20 CPD credits for the Cross-Examination Skills day, totalling 30 CPD credits for the complete programme.
You’ll participate in realistic cross-examination role-plays based on fictional case studies. The Cross-Examination day includes video recording of your performance with detailed feedback from qualified barristers. You’ll also work with a coaching partner and receive multiple opportunities to practice and improve your witness box presentation.
Yes, the Cross-Examination Skills day requires prior completion of the Courtroom Skills training day. This sequential approach ensures participants have the foundational knowledge before advancing to the more intensive cross-examination techniques and practice sessions.
The training follows a highly practical and experiential format delivered by qualified lawyers. Morning sessions focus on theory and procedures, whilst afternoon sessions involve hands-on cross-examination practice. The Cross-Examination day includes video recording, peer coaching, and detailed feedback sessions.
You’ll learn to handle techniques lawyers use to disconcert and discredit witnesses, maintain composure during vigorous cross-examination, and present coherent evidence. The training covers courtroom etiquette, procedures for different legal forums, and practical methods for dealing with challenging questioning.
The programme is specifically designed to demystify court procedures and build confidence through practical experience. Video feedback and expert guidance from practising barristers help participants understand their performance and improve their effectiveness when giving evidence in any legal forum.
Participants receive constructive feedback from qualified lawyer trainers on their witness box presentations. The Cross-Examination day includes video playback analysis, peer coaching support, and detailed individual feedback. You’ll also receive a comprehensive workbook and take away your video recording for continued learning.
