This comprehensive two-day course enables you to develop all the skills and knowledge you’ll need to work as an expert witness in clinical negligence litigation. It has been designed specifically for medical professionals.
Learning outcomes
Taught by some of the UK’s leading clinical negligence specialists, the course covers:
- the legal rules and nuances you'll need to know and understand
- the duties and responsibilities of an expert witness
- how to write clear and succinct reports – with a practical exercise
- how to manage the conference with counsel and meeting of experts (and potentially difficult opponents)
- giving evidence in court and dealing with cross-examination
- understanding what the judge requires (if the case proceeds to court)
- setting up and developing your own medico-legal practice
The training is ideal if you're new to expert witness work but many experienced practitioners have also found the course extremely valuable to expand their knowledge.
Throughout the training, you’ll have the chance to network with other medical professionals working in the sector and make valuable legal contacts.
One-to-one mentoring and advice
You’ll have access to free, ongoing support and mentoring after the course as you develop and launch your medico-legal practice.
Our medico-legal specialists can help you with all the practical aspects of setting up your new business, including:
- advice on setting your fees
- sample terms and conditions and report templates
- tips on putting together your medico-legal CV
- lists of prospective clients in the clinical negligence sector
- practical advice and tools for marketing your services
- mentoring for your first instructions/reports.
Get in contact to find out more about our course and our specialist one-to-one support.
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