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Expert witnesses shape the outcome of some of the most consequential cases in the English legal system. A well-prepared, clearly reasoned report can be the difference between a claimant receiving life-changing compensation and walking away with nothing. Yet the rules governing how experts must approach that task are widely misunderstood — even by experienced practitioners.
This course was designed by Gerard McDermott KC to close that gap. Drawing on over 40 years of conducting high-value personal injury and clinical negligence cases at the highest levels of the English courts, Gerard teaches expert witnesses not simply what the rules say, but what they mean in practice — how judges read reports, what makes a witness credible under cross-examination, and where even experienced experts routinely go wrong.
Content is delivered across video modules, downloadable reference materials and a live Q&A seminar with Gerard KC. On completion, participants receive a verified certificate of completion.
In the previous topic, you learned the fundamentals of expert evidence — what CPR Part 35 requires, and how the court expects an expert to conduct themselves. Now it’s time to go further. Are you ready to take a deeper dive? With our Advanced Practitioner track, you can build the confidence to withstand cross-examination and…
Enrol on this course to unlock this lessonPlaceholder lesson content — chunk 2 of the original webinar recording. Course Content Want to become an expert witness? You don't currently have access to this content Cross-examination in practice You don't currently have access to this content Lessons learned and Q&A recap You don't currently have access to this content
Enrol on this course to unlock this lessonPlaceholder lesson content — chunk 3 of the original webinar recording. Course Content Want to become an expert witness? You don't currently have access to this content Cross-examination in practice You don't currently have access to this content Lessons learned and Q&A recap You don't currently have access to this content
Enrol on this course to unlock this lessonPut your questions directly to a leading QC with Gerard McDermott KC.
A certificate is issued on passing the course assessment, ready to include in your CPD record.
Watch in full or dip back into individual modules at any time, on any device.
Each lesson builds on the last, taking you from duties through to courtroom readiness.
I had given evidence a dozen times and still walked out of cross-examination rattled. This training changed how I prepare entirely.
