27 May 2025 - 30 May 202509:30 - 13:00 BST
Online
Member early booking £575 + VAT Member: £635 + VAT Standard: £855 + VAT
Available until one month prior
By the end of the course, attendees should be able to:
Comprehend the requirements for performing as an Expert Witness
Articulate terms of engagement
Outline the necessary knowledge and actions prior to report writing
Dealing with witness statements
Analyse strategies for fact-finding, early evaluation, and pre-trial advice
Interpret and apply codes of practice for Experts
Navigate procedures and anticipate challenges in Expert meetings
Implement effective methods for securing payment
Senior engineers/Team leader/Manager
Business leader/Director (inc SMEs)
Academic/Researcher
Other built environment professionals and engineers
The Academy of Experts is the professional society and accrediting body for Expert Witnesses of all disciplines. It is independently run by Experts for Experts and those using them. The training is conducted by a team of experienced tutors. Although their disciplines are all very different, they all have practical experience of working as Expert Witnesses and mediators or instructing them.
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