Report Writing and Courtroom Skills
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Excellence in Report Writing for Expert Witnesses
Improve your report writing skills with our comprehensive training program. Learn how to write clear, concise, and effective reports that get results.
From 465
Online & in-person in Nov 2026
9:30am - 5pm
1 day
About this course
A one-day report writing course designed to provide expert witnesses who are required to write reports with the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare their reports to best practice standards.
Why choose this course
Often reports are written in a format or style that makes them difficult to read so that their impact is lost. Many reports fail to identify and deal with the issues in the case and fail to coherently and credibly provide the witness’ factual evidence.
Excellence in report writing allows both new and experienced expert witnesses to look at what lawyers and the courts want from experts’ reports.
Attendees bring a copy of a report from a completed case in court ready condition and receive feedback from an experienced lawyer trainer and from the other attendees.
This course will benefit:
- Professionals who may need to give evidence in court:
- Legal and regulatory professionals
- Social workers
- Healthcare professionals (e.g. nurses, psychologists)
- Child protection officers
- Enforcement officers
- Those involved in investigations or compliance:
- Investigators (internal or external)
- Compliance officers
- Risk and audit professionals
- HR professionals handling internal investigations
- Anyone who writes formal or evidence-based reports:
- Case workers
- Regulatory inspectors
- Probation officers
- Complaint-handling teams
- Safeguarding officers
Course syllabus
This one-day legal training course examines the role and duties of an Expert Witness, with reference to the new High Court procedure. It will assist delegates to understand what is required from reports.
You will consider the content of reports by considering the source and weight of evidence to be included and learning to distinguish between facts, inference and opinion. You will also consider the style and format of reports by reference to a model format. The samples and models can be adapted to suit the field and context that is required.
>> We ask attendees to send us a copy of a report from a completed case, in court ready condition, in advance of the course in order to receive relevant feedback from an experienced lawyer trainer and from the other delegates on the day.
Key learning points
- How to identify the issues and the facts, and the source and weight of those facts,
- Appropriate layout, format and style,
- Expressing an opinion on the issues,
- Pitching the language of the report at the right level,
- Dealing with exhibits, photos, digital evidence and other graphics,
- Developing an objective and critical eye in relation to your report writing.
This course is especially useful for teams where reports are subject to scrutiny, can be disclosed in legal settings, or form the basis of organisational decisions. It helps participants write with clarity, objectivity, and confidence, using structured methods that can be applied immediately.
This training course is accredited by Engineers Ireland and the CPD Group (20 CPD credits #1016175)
Watch the short introduction video
This one-day course is tailored for expert witnesses aiming to enhance their report-writing skills. Participants learn to identify pertinent facts, structure reports effectively, and express clear opinions. The course covers appropriate layout, style, and the integration of exhibits and digital evidence. Attendees are encouraged to submit a prior report for personalised feedback from experienced legal trainers and peers. Find out why so many participants have praised its practical insights and applicability to their professional roles.
Meet the trainer – Susie Shine
Solicitor and Director of Training
Susie Shine is a solicitor, and Director of Training with La Touche Training. Susie has been working with La Touche Training since 2008 and has overall responsibility for design, development,...
Read BioPractical training with small groups to ensure quality.
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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| 22/09/26 i 22/09/2026 09:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Online | €465.00 | 4 | |
| 17/11/26 i 17/11/2026 09:30 - 17:00 | Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin 8 | €535.00 | 2 |
Master the art of report writing
FAQs
This one-day course examines the role and duties of an expert witness with reference to High Court procedure. Delegates learn to distinguish between facts, inference and opinion, consider the source and weight of evidence, and explore report style and format using model formats that can be adapted to their field. Attendees bring a copy of their own report to receive feedback from experienced lawyer trainers and other delegates.
This course is designed for expert witnesses who are required to write reports as part of their professional duties. It is suitable for both new and experienced experts who want to understand what lawyers and the courts expect from expert witness reports. The training helps professionals prepare their reports to best practice standards.
The Excellence in Report Writing course is a one-day intensive legal training programme. It provides practical, interactive training delivered by qualified barristers and solicitors who are also trained trainers.
The Excellence in Report Writing course is accredited by Engineers Ireland and the CPD Group, providing 20 CPD credits (reference #1016175). This ensures the training meets professional development requirements for technical and legal professionals.
The training is highly practical and interactive, not a lecture-based course. It uses small group formats allowing every attendee to ask questions and participate in practical exercises. Delegates are required to bring a copy of their own completed report to receive personalised feedback from trainers and other participants.
Attendees must bring a copy of a report from a completed case in court-ready condition to receive relevant feedback during the training. No other specific prerequisites are mentioned, making it accessible to both new and experienced expert witnesses who write reports professionally.
Delegates will learn to create their own report template pertinent to their profession using the provided sample format. They will develop skills to assess their own and others’ reports, understand what lawyers and courts want from expert reports, and receive direct feedback on their current reporting style from legal professionals.
Yes, Excellence in Report Writing is included as part of La Touche Training’s three-day Expert Witness Programme, which also covers Courtroom Skills and Cross Examination Skills. It can be taken as a standalone one-day course or as part of the comprehensive expert witness training programme.
This course specifically focuses on expert witness reports and legal requirements, with reference to High Court procedures. It addresses common issues where reports fail to identify case issues or provide coherent factual evidence. The training is delivered by qualified barristers and solicitors who understand court expectations.
Delegates receive comprehensive support materials including model formats that can be adapted to their profession and field. The course includes practical templates and guidance materials that serve as ongoing reference tools for future report writing work.
