4 November 202509:30 - 17:00 GMT
47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS View on Google Maps
Member early booking: £325 + VAT Member: £365 + VAT Standard: £485 + VAT
Available until one month prior
By the end of the course, attendees should be able to:
Plan and schedule court preparation effectively
Introduce yourself and present your expertise confidently
Demonstrate effective techniques for giving evidence
Analyse lawyers' strategies for cross-examination and employ appropriate responses
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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