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Meeting of Experts Course

Online Expert Witness Training
Meeting of Experts Course Overview

Master the Meeting of Experts. Designed for healthcare experts specializing in personal injury or clinical negligence, our comprehensive online course equips you with critical skills for successful expert meetings.

In just three hours, you’ll learn:

  • The strategic importance of expert meetings
  • Preparation techniques
  • Strategies for handling challenging opponents
  • Practical insights from leading legal and medical experts

Featuring expert presentations, interactive tasks, and a reflective learning approach, this module provides the tools you need to excel in expert meetings.

Key elements of the course:

  • Watch top legal and medical experts explain the significance of the Meeting of Experts.
  • Review an agenda and assess the answers.
  • Observe a mock Meeting of Experts to help you build your understanding and techniques.

Learning outcomes

On the course, you’ll:

  • learn about the significance of the Meeting of Experts and how it fits into the litigation process
  • gain some top tips for preparing for the meeting
  • improve your techniques in managing the meeting and dealing with difficult opponents.

Gain CPD points

This online medico-legal training takes approximately four hours to complete. On completion of the course, you will receive a CPD certificate (for four hours).

Find out more about our other courses on Report Writing, the Conference with Counsel, and Giving Evidence in Court.

Meeting of Experts Course Course overview

In this first task, you learn about the significance of the Meeting of Experts in the litigation process from clinical negligence lawyer Paul Sankey. Dr Tom Boyd and Mr Richard Kerr, both experienced medical experts, then give their advice for preparing for the meeting and dealing with difficult opponents.

In this second task, you review the agenda and prepare your answers, giving your reasons for those answers based on the report of the claimant’s expert.

In this part, you see how Dr Boyd and Dr Moore work through the agenda, discuss their views and formulate their replies. You will identify good practice in their discussion and demeanour and write a short reflective piece on the key points you’ve learnt or what you might change about your approach. Following your reflection, you can view the pre-meeting notes of Dr Boyd and Dr Moore, their draft statement and the final joint statement for the court.

Finally, you complete a multiple-choice assessment to test your understanding of the issues covered on this course.

Description

 

Key elements of the course:

  • Watch top legal and medical experts explain the significance of the Meeting of Experts.
  • Review an agenda and assess the answers.
  • Observe a mock Meeting of Experts to help you build your understanding and techniques.

 

Learning outcomes

On the course, you’ll:

  • learn about the significance of the Meeting of Experts and how it fits into the litigation process
  • gain some top tips for preparing for the meeting
  • improve your techniques in managing the meeting and dealing with difficult opponents.

 

Gain CPD points

This online medico-legal training takes approximately four hours to complete. On completion of the course, you will receive a CPD certificate (for four hours).

Find out more about our other courses on Report Writing, the Conference with Counsel, and Giving Evidence in Court.

Task 1 – Online presentations

In this first task, you learn about the significance of the Meeting of Experts in the litigation process from clinical negligence lawyer Paul Sankey. Dr Tom Boyd and Mr Richard Kerr, both experienced medical experts, then give their advice for preparing for the meeting and dealing with difficult opponents.

Task 2 – Review of the agenda

In this second task, you review the agenda and prepare your answers, giving your reasons for those answers based on the report of the claimant’s expert.

Task 3 – Meeting of experts (video featuring Dr Tom Boyd and Dr Jonathan Moore)

In this part, you see how Dr Boyd and Dr Moore work through the agenda, discuss their views and formulate their replies. You will identify good practice in their discussion and demeanour and write a short reflective piece on the key points you’ve learnt or what you might change about your approach. Following your reflection, you can view the pre-meeting notes of Dr Boyd and Dr Moore, their draft statement and the final joint statement for the court.

Task 4 – Short assessment

Finally, you complete a multiple-choice assessment to test your understanding of the issues covered on this course.

Tailor Your Training: Purchase the modules individually for standalone learning!
Group - MediLaw

Master the art of giving evidence in Court with our comprehensive online module designed for personal injury and clinical negligence experts.

Learn from top legal professionals including Dr Simon Fox KC, HHJ Harris KC, and Professor Charles Hennessy who provide insider tips on court processes and evidence presentation.

The Judge’s perspective on what makes an effective expert witness and Interactive role-play analysis of mock courtroom scenarios.

The module will help you gain confidence, refine your techniques, and enhance your credibility as an expert witness. Perfect for both novice and experienced experts seeking to excel in the courtroom!

Group - MediLaw

Designed for healthcare experts in personal injury and clinical negligence, this comprehensive module will equip you with critical skills for successful conferences with counsel.
In just three hours, learn:

  • The strategic purpose of conferences with counsel
  • When and how conferences occur in litigation
  • Techniques for handling robust challenges
  • Preparation strategies for expert witnesses

Featuring expert presentations from leading professionals including Dr. Simon Fox KC, Paul Sankey, Dr. Tom Boyd, and Dr. Jonathan Moore, this course provides an immersive learning experience. You’ll observe a mock conference, review agendas, and gain invaluable insights into navigating these critical legal interactions.

Group - MediLaw

Designed specifically for healthcare professionals, this interactive online module is crafted by our multidisciplinary team of lawyers and medical experts to sharpen your skills in writing expert witness reports for clinical negligence cases.

Our online report writing module offers hands-on experience by guiding you through the process of writing an actual report.

You’ll gain practical skills while working on a real case, enhancing your ability to produce effective reports.

After completing the exercise, you’ll receive personalised feedback through a one-on-one consultation with solicitor Isabel Bathurst, ensuring you leave with valuable insights to boost
your confidence and produce compelling reports.

What our happy delegates say...
Group - MediLaw

Massive benefit from Premier League teaching.

Mr Andrew Kennedy
Upper GI Consultant
Group - MediLaw

Great speakers who were able to share a wealth of experience. Very good material handout and the material provided post course was super useful.

If you’re interested in getting going with expert witness practice, this course provides all you need to know and can offer support as you begin your journey.

Dr Ben Killingley
Consultant in Acute Medicine and Infectious Disease
Group - MediLaw

The training was outstanding. I went from being a novice with the barest understanding of expert witness work to feeling confident about embarking on work in this field. In addition, with such a supportive faculty, I feel I could ask for advice in the future as I start out.

Dr Matt Faircloth
Consultant Cardiologist
Group - MediLaw

One of the best courses I’ve ever been on. Real experts training us fantastically. Real cases, good role play, great pace, excellent material and great location for the training.

Dr Shaun O’Connell
Group - MediLaw

The course was interactive and engaging – far exceeded my expectations. I came thinking I may want to do EW work – now enthusiastic and ready to start developing practice.

Excellent trainers, speakers. Highly relevant and extremely enjoyable.

Dr Elizabeth Garthwaite
Consultant Renal Physician
Group - MediLaw

The Inspire MediLaw team have put together a fantastic interactive two day course.

Speakers were engaging and flexible. First class venue and facilities. Highly recommended.

Mr Oliver Kayes
Consultant Urologist