Giving Expert Evidence 04 Effective Presentation in Court – Interactive

Giving Expert Evidence 04 – Effective Presentation in Court is a course presenting excellent advice for effective court presentation with case studies illustrating the dos and don’ts. The success of a case hinges to an extent on how well a person answers questions, and the positive impression that they give. Legal and forensic experts present invaluable advice about the importance of good presentation in court and in arbitral contexts. Remaning independent and ensuring justice is important.

Once this course is completed, you will have learned to be thoroughly prepared and organized for court and to remain polite and prompt in your responses, with clear answers given with a quietly assertive tone. You will have learned to avoid being robotic when reading from your notes.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate effective court presentation skills, being organized with your main points, delivered in a respectful yet definite tone
• Develop rapport with the jury, by making eye contact and keeping your answers simple, and straightforward
• Explain highly technical information clearly and assertively without “ums and ers”
• Demonstrate assurance in your body language, eye contact and gestures;
  
• Familiarize yourself beforehand with the court and cross-examination process