Guidance on timing of course attendance

• When is the perfect time to attend a course?

• Which is the correct order in which to take the courses?

There is rarely a best or optimum time except that it is usually better to attend before it is imperative. The courses shown are designed as ‘stand alones’ which means that they can be taken as appropriate for each individual. However some courses presuppose a certain amount of knowledge which will either be obtained by attending courses or by having had the appropriate experience. These notes are to help you decide what is best for you. Remember there are no absolutes and personal preference and capacity will usually be the decider.

Foundation Course

It is best to attend this two day course before undertaking any Expert Witness work. It would probably be prudent to attend this course before you accept instructions.

Procedure Rules

Optimum timing is as soon as convenient after attending the Foundation Course. Because this covers the procedures which must be followed, it should be ‘sooner’ rather than ‘later’. Attendance on the Foundation Course or suitable experience is necessary to gain maximum advantage from this course.

Into Court…

There is more than one ‘best’ time. Although everybody benefits from honing their skills this course is designed for those starting their Expert careers. It should not normally be undertaken before the Foundation Course or without some other appropriate experience. You will gain the greatest benefit by attending this course shortly after the Foundation Course and before a court or arbitral appearance. The course design and subject matter is such that many attend both after the Foundation Course when it is possible to experience what can go wrong and again before attending court in preparation and anticipation.

Law For Experts & Dispute Resolvers

This is not a time sensitive course in that it supplements knowledge of a general legal nature. Dealing as it does with basic legal concepts it can be taken at any time and it should be found of value in everyday commercial life as well as by Experts.

Expert Determination

This is a specialist course requiring experience in one’s primary profession. As it is a special use of expertise experience as an Expert or Arbitrator, whilst useful, is not necessary. For those attending the course without a basis of legal knowledge attendance at ‘Law for Experts & Dispute Resolvers’ will be a valuable supplement.

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