Course details
Key Learning Points
- How the adversarial system works
- The procedures, order of events and roles of those in the adversarial systems
- How to prepare for giving evidence
- Taking the oath/affirmation with confidence
- Techniques lawyers use in cross-examination and how to handle them
- How to give clear, honest and objective evidence
- How to make appropriate use of supporting evidence, documents and notes when giving evidence
- How to give confident and clear testimony under cross-examination
Programme Outline
The course is an intensive and highly practical day. The procedures in giving evidence, the order of events, the roles of different people in the court and the process of giving evidence will be explained. The techniques lawyers use to disconcert and discredit witnesses will also be examined. The morning session is designed to demystify the process of giving evidence. In the afternoon session delegates will experience being cross-examined by a lawyer on a fictional case study. The trainer will give constructive feedback on their particular witness box presentation.
Programme Methodology
Practical guidance for an experienced lawyer
Interactive exercises
Cross-Examination role-play
About Positive2Work Skillnet
The Positive2Work Skillnet is made up of small, medium & large companies from all sectors of the Irish Economy. The member companies of Positive2Work Skillnet have come together to explore how the intervention of effective strategies, supported by training solutions and people development, can positively impact on the quality of employees working lives and the competitive environment within which network member companies operate. The aim of the project is to create a Positive2Work environment for all employees within the member companies of the Skillnet.
To date the Skillnet has delivered training that support the areas of:
- Building Resilience / Stress Management
- Conflict Management / Building Constructive Relations
- Change Management / People Management
While also working directly with member companies to deliver training that both incorporates the Positive2Work objective and meets their individual needs.
Positive2Work has approved funding until the end of 2013.
Positive2Work Skillnet provides subsidised training to member companies and offers free training for job-seekers. Members can also influence what courses are provided by the network.
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