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Working as an Expert Witness in the Irish Legal System: Essential Training
Are you an expert witness from the United Kingdom who practises, or intends to practise as an expert witness in the Irish courts? If so this course is for you.
Online/Virtual
1/2 day
21/05/2025 and 25/09/2025 (2:00pm to 4:30pm)
About this course
If you have completed the Bond Solon Expert Witness programme, this session will help you excel as a witness in Ireland.
Enhance your skills, knowledge, and confidence with training on duties, obligations, report preparation, and court testimony specific to Ireland’s rules.
By completion, you will fully understand the key differences between acting as an expert witness in the UK and Irish jurisdictions, you will also be clear on your duties and obligations and get practical tips for preparing reports and giving court evidence in the Irish Courts.
Course syllabus
- The Irish legal system.
- The Irish courts structure.
- Personal Injuries Resolution Board.
- Limitations of action in the civil courts.
- Disclosure of documentation and privilege.
- The role and duties of the expert witness in the Irish courts.
- The work of the expert witness in the civil justice system in Ireland:
- The expert’s instructions.
- Guidelines around reports.
- Dealing with written questions.
- The role of the single joint expert.
- The position on experts’ discussions & the joint statement.
- Expert witness evidence in the civil courts.
- Experts’ fees.
- Practical tips on presenting evidence.
All UK clients can book the course directly via our partner’s website, Bond Solon
Meet the trainers
Practical 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.
