Expert Witness
Accreditation

Expert accreditation is the first tier of accreditation.

This accreditation is open to expert witnesses who:

• are new to this area of work
• have provided only a few reports in their practice to date.

To achieve expert accreditation, you must:

• take and pass an online multiple-choice assessment
• submit a short reflective piece on your experience of the training
• submit a satisfactory report based on a clinical scenario.

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What happens next

Once you have completed the application process, you will receive details about the multiple-choice assessment. You must score at least 80% in the assessment to progress to the next steps in the accreditation process.

Once you have passed the assessment, we will be touch with details about the requirements for the reflective piece and the report.

Accreditation renewal

If you achieve accreditation, you will need to pay a small annual admin fee (£25 + VAT) each year for the accreditation renewal.

To maintain your accreditation status, you must provide evidence of six hours of medico-legal CPD per year (either with Inspire MediLaw or another provider) and provide a reference from a solicitor who instructs you.

Senior Expert Accreditation is the second tier of accreditation.

This is open to established expert witnesses who have an existing practice and regularly provide medico-legal expert evidence.

For Senior Expert Accreditation, you must:

• take and pass an online multiple-choice assessment
• submit a report (anonymised, from a closed case) with a reflective note on how our training has enhanced your practice
• provide contact details for two referees (preferably instructing solicitors).

Get your Senior Expert Accreditation process started

What happens next

Once you have completed the application process, you will receive details about the multiple-choice assessment. You must score at least 80% in the assessment to progress to the next steps in the accreditation process.

Once you have passed the assessment, we will be touch with details about the requirements for the report and the references.

Accreditation renewal

If you achieve accreditation, you will need to pay a small annual admin fee (£25 + VAT) each year for the accreditation renewal.

To maintain your accreditation status, you must provide evidence of six hours of medico-legal CPD per year (either with Inspire MediLaw or another provider) and provide a reference from a solicitor who instructs you.