Excellence in Report Writing for Expert Witnesses
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Expert Witness Training Programme
The Expert Witness Programme is an intensive three day legal training programme including Courtroom Skills, Cross Examination Skills and Excellence in Report Writing. Our courses are focused on teaching you practical skills.
From 1225
Online & in-person in Nov 2026
9:30am - 5pm
3 days
About this course
The 3 day Expert Witness training programme is designed to help you develop the expertise and practical skills necessary to excel in the courtroom.
The course is highly practical, involving a mix of theory and interactive role-play. Participants engage in cross-examination exercises on case studies related to their specific areas of work, providing hands-on experience. All training is conducted by a team of qualified barristers and solicitors who are also trained trainers. This ensures that participants receive guidance from experienced legal professionals.
The programme covers a wide range of topics, including report writing, courtroom skills, and cross-examination techniques. It also addresses recent case law and legal procedures, ensuring participants are up-to-date with current practices.
Why choose this course
Our legal training programme for Expert Witnesses will give you the skills and confidence to:
Understand your role and duties as an Expert Witness referencing recent caselaw in the area.
Produce well-structured court-compliant reports and statements.
Give effective oral evidence.
Understand the relevant law and your duties to the court.
Establish clear terms and conditions with instructing lawyers.
Assist the court with your expertise.
Enhance your evidence giving skills.
Increase your confidence as an expert witness.
Course syllabus
Day 1: Excellence in report writing
Excellence in Report Writing allows both new and experienced experts to observe what lawyers and the courts want from an expert witness report. Delegates learn from our skilled lawyers how to assess each others reports and in turn to assess their own. Working from our sample format, delegates will create their own report template pertinent to their profession.
Day 2: Courtroom skills training
Courtroom Skills Training is an intensive one-day highly practical and experiential course. We examine the theory, practice and procedure of giving evidence. Delegates are cross-examined on a case study which they prepare from their field of expertise. Our experienced trainer will provide constructive feedback to each delegate on their witness box presentation. Delegates receive a comprehensive workbook and aide memoir.
Day 3: Cross-examination skills
The proven benefits of this advanced legal training day will be reflected in the marked increase in confidence and effectiveness of each individual as an expert witness. Delegates learn how to combat cross-examination techniques and gain mastery of their delivery. Each cross- examination will be video recorded, a copy of which delegates will take for further learning at the end of the course. You must complete a day of Courtroom Skills Training prior to taking this course.
Who should attend
The programme is suitable for:
- Anyone who can potentially be called as a witness.
- Engineers of all grades, from new graduates to individuals with 45 years of experience.
- Professionals who may need to appear at various legal fora.
- Both new and experienced experts looking to improve their skills.
The course is particularly valuable for those who want to increase their confidence and effectiveness as expert witnesses. It provides practical, hands-on training that includes role-play and video-recorded cross-examinations to help participants improve their performance in the witness box.
All participants will also receive a professional badge upon completion, recognised for use on reports, CVs, and professional profiles.
The 3 day training programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland and the CPD Group.
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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 and the specific requirements for court reports, thereby avoiding costly mistakes during actual cases.
Your 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.
Register to attend
We only accept a limited number of participants as this is an engaging and interactive session. You can book to attend an upcoming date below or contact us to plan this training in-house for your organisation.
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| Course Dates | Location | Price | Spaces Left | Book |
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| 22/09/26 - 24/09/26 i 22/09/2026 09:30 - 17:00 23/09/2026 09:30 - 17:00 24/09/2026 09:30 - 17:00 | Zoom Online | €1,225.00 | 2 | |
| 17/11/26 - 19/11/26 i 17/11/2026 09:30 - 17:00 18/11/2026 09:30 - 17:00 19/11/2026 09:30 - 17:00 | Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin 8 | €1,410.00 | 0 | Full |
Equip yourself for success as an Expert Witness!
FAQs
The programme is an intensive three-day legal training course covering Courtroom Skills, Cross Examination Skills and Excellence in Report Writing. Delegates learn practical skills including how to assess reports, create their own report templates, and combat cross-examination techniques whilst gaining mastery of their delivery in the witness box.
The training is designed for both new and experienced experts looking to improve their skills, particularly those who want to increase their confidence and effectiveness as expert witnesses. It’s valuable for professionals across various fields who may be called upon to provide expert testimony in court proceedings.
The complete Expert Witness Programme runs for three days. This includes one day for Courtroom Skills Training, one day for Excellence in Report Writing, and one day for Cross Examination Skills training, which requires prior completion of the Courtroom Skills day.
Yes, this training programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland and the CPD Group. This accreditation ensures the course meets professional development standards and can count towards continuing professional development requirements for relevant professions.
The training includes highly practical and experiential elements such as role-play exercises, video-recorded cross-examinations, case study preparation from delegates’ fields of expertise, and interactive discussions. Each cross-examination is video recorded and delegates receive a copy for further learning, along with a comprehensive workbook and aide memoir.
Yes, you must complete a day of Courtroom Skills Training prior to taking the Cross Examination Skills course. This ensures delegates have the foundational knowledge and skills necessary before progressing to the more advanced cross-examination techniques.
The training sessions are not lectures but practical, interactive experiences delivered in small group formats. This allows every attendee to ask questions, participate in discussions, and engage in practical exercises and role-plays, enabling immediate application of skills learned.
The Excellence in Report Writing component teaches delegates what lawyers and courts want from expert witness reports. Working from sample formats, delegates create their own report templates pertinent to their profession whilst learning to distinguish between facts, inference and opinion.
Delegates are cross-examined on case studies they prepare from their field of expertise, with experienced trainers providing constructive feedback on witness box presentation. The training teaches how to combat cross-examination techniques and includes video recording of each session for further learning.
Recent Irish case law, including the Court of Appeal decision in Duffy v Brendan McGee 2022, has highlighted that expert witnesses often fundamentally misunderstand their role and duties to the court. Professional training helps experts avoid costly mistakes and ensures they understand their obligations to provide independent, objective evidence rather than acting as advocates.
