The Expert Witness Training Day 2027
Elevate your career as a medico-legal expert with our Expert Witness Training Course. Enhance your report writing skills and master expert witness testimony through direct insights from renowned medico-legal experts, seasoned lawyers, distinguished barristers, and experienced judges.
Built off the success of last years’ event, we have enhanced the training program to facilitate the learning of both new and experienced medico-legal experts, and created specialised learning streams. We are pleased to coordinate a mock trial, providing realistic courtroom experience and learnings in expert witness testimony.
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This highly regarded training program will be recognised on your professional CV, boasting your commitment to continual professional development.
Course overview
Expert Witness – Medico Legal Best Practice
Purpose: The Expert Witness Training Day will enhance participants’ report writing skills and expert witness testimony by offering direct insights from prominent medico-legal experts, lawyers, barristers, and judges. Elevate your medico-legal best practices with firsthand learning from industry leaders.
When is it?
The Expert Witness Training will be carried out on Saturday February 6th, from 8:30am to 4:30pm with networking drinks to follow.
Location/Delivery Mode
In Person:
Cliftons Sydney – 13/60 Margaret St, Sydney NSW 2000
Online:
Via Zoom
Learning Outcomes
- Observe and apply medico-legal and expert witness principles within a realistic courtroom simulation.
- Gain insight into the roles and interactions of expert witnesses, barristers, legal representatives, judges and juries throughout legal proceedings.
- Witness effective examination and cross-examination techniques, and learn practical strategies for presenting expert evidence clearly, objectively and persuasively.
- Develop an understanding of courtroom etiquette, professional conduct and communication techniques that enhance expert witness credibility.
- Identify common challenges faced by expert witnesses and learn approaches to responding confidently and effectively under scrutiny.
- Receive valuable insights through real-time commentary, feedback and discussion from experienced legal and medico-legal professionals.
- Recognise strengths and areas for improvement in report writing, oral evidence and overall medico-legal practice.
- Consolidate learning through audience discussion, reflection and practical application of concepts covered throughout the day.
- Leave with greater confidence and preparedness for future involvement in legal proceedings as an expert witness.
Program Outline
To be released soon.
Who Should Attend?
This training is designed for medical experts, allied and healthcare professionals who want to enhance and excel their careers as medico-legal expert witnesses consultants.
Cost
The early bird special is $349 + GST for tickets purchased before 1 January 2027.
From 1 January 2027, the standard rate will be $399 + GST.
Please note that the ticket price remains the same regardless of whether you are able to attend all sessions. No discounts or partial refunds will be offered for missed sessions.
CPD Information
Attendees will receive a certificate of completion detailing the educational content and duration of the program. Participants can then record the activity in accordance with their individual college requirements and allocate learning hours to the applicable CPD categories, such as Educational Activities, Reviewing Performance, or Measuring Outcomes, where relevant.
As CPD requirements vary between specialist colleges and professional bodies, participants should refer to their respective CPD Home program or college guidelines for specific claiming requirements.
Participants are responsible for allocating CPD hours within the appropriate categories for their profession.
Suggested Accommodation Nearby
We suggest the following accommodation options close-by:
Cliftons Parking Map
Ready to join the training?
Once you have submitted the registration form you will be sent an invoice with payment methods. No places will be held without payment so if paying via bank transfer please send evidence of payment to marketing@medilawgroup.com.au.
Submit your registration
Please fill out the below form, and an invoice will be sent to the email address provided.