Becoming an expert witness: your first steps

Webinar

27 Apr 2022

6:00PM - 7:30PM

Before becoming an expert witness it is essential to do your groundwork and this webinar will provide everything you need to know about becoming an expert witness, what is expected from you, how demanding this additional career could be and how fulfilling it can be.
This webinar is for professionals considering a career as an expert witness.

Course outline

  • Understand the duties of an expert witness 
  • Understand the different rules and procedures across civil, criminal and family courts 
  • Understand the different aspects of providing expert evidence – report writing, experts meetings, oral evidence 
  • Explore the role of a professional body in supporting your development as an expert witness
  • Explore the opportunities for developing an expert witness practice  

CPD: 1.5 Hours

Price
Non-Members: £45 / Members: £35

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Training and Events - Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations received more than 50 business days prior to the event – A full refund will be given.
  • Cancellations received 26 -50 business days prior to the event – A 75% refund will be given.
  • Cancellations received 16-25 business days prior to the event – A 50% refund will be given.
  • Cancellations received less than 15 business days prior to the event – no refund will be given.

Please note, any delegates who do not attend on the day will not receive a refund.  Access to the event will be denied if payment in advance has not been made.

The EWI reserve the right to cancel any event with a minimum of 3 business days’ notice and will provide a full refund to delegates.

Code of Conduct
The Expert Witness Institute (EWI) is committed to providing an inclusive, safe and harassment free event for participants (members and non-members) and speakers regardless of disability, race, gender identity, religion and any characteristics as outlined in The Equality Act 2010. If you witness or experience harassment, please speak to a member of the team immediately so that the issue can be investigated and if necessary, steps can be taken to remove the participant(s).

Disclaimer

Event content is provided to members and non-members of the Expert Witness Institute in support of their work. It represents the Institute’s view of good practice in a particular area, and members are not obliged to follow it. It does not constitute legal or professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that the content is accurate, up to date, and useful, the Expert Witness Institute will not accept any legal liability in relation to it. If specific advice or information is required, then a suitably qualified professional should be consulted.

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