Excellence in Report Writing

Course Outline:

An expert witness’s report is a vital element in litigation. It must be clear, succinct, independent and well presented.

Many experts develop their own report-writing style or adopt other people’s. But they’ve rarely received constructive feedback from lawyers on what’s actually required from their written evidence.

This report writing course explores what lawyers and the courts expect and require from an expert witness’s report. You’ll be taught how to assess your own and other experts’ reports, and to produce, quickly and consistently, reports that are court-compliant and that can withstand cross-examination.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the issues to be addressed in your report
  • Use a structured approach to preparation and writing
  • Express an independent view and arguing your conclusion
  • Handle supporting information
  • Develop an objective and critical eye in relation to your report
  • Insulate your report against cross-examination
  • Deal with procedural requirements, including The Expert’s Declarations

Course Details:

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Public course format and fee: Virtual | £399 + VAT
  • In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details
  • CPD: 6 hours
  • Suitable for: New and practising experts. Please inform Bond Solon if you act as an expert witness in cases in Scotland.
  • Certification: Part of Cardiff and/or Aberdeen University Expert Witness programme

Book below if you want to attend a public course. Please call 020 7549 2549 or email expertwitness@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.

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