Expert Witness
Objective: This course provides participants with training on the scope of their potential role as an expert witness and gives practical experience in preparing for and presenting a real-life expert testimony. Duration: 3 days
Agenda
Legal Basis for Expert Testimony
Why Expert Witnesses?
What is Special About Being an Expert Witness ?
Experts' Qualifications and Curriculum Vitaes (CV)
Who is an Expert Witness
Making of an Expert
Pretrial Activities of the Expert
Being an Expert
Pretrial Preparation and Discovery
Testifying for the Other Side
Direct and Cross Examination of Experts
Direct Examination and Expert Opinion
Cross Examination
Being a Good Expert Witness
Mock Hearing
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: AML and regulatory technical personnel who may be called upon to present expert testimony in the context of SMCRA civil litigation and administrative hearings.
COMMENTS: All participants are required to submit to the National Technical Training Office a report based on expert technical opinion that he/she has prepared in conjunction with work-related responsibilities and his/her curriculum vitae three weeks prior to when the course convenes. Participants should have completed the Enforcement Procedures and Evidence Preparation and Testimony courses or equivalent training before taking this course.
National Technical Training Program: (202) 208-2769