14 Oct - 15 Oct 2024
course - CSI Series 2
SCHEDULE
| DATE |
Time 9am - 5pm |
| LOCATION: Holiday Inn Singapore |
| Normal (from 24 Sep 2024) |
Early Bird (by 23 Sep 2024) |
Group of 3 < (by 23 Sep 2024) |
| S$1,675.80 |
S$1,533.00 |
S$1,396.50 |
OVERVIEW
The courtroom can be intimidating for witnesses and investigators, with poor performances potentially undermining credibility and cross-examination presenting difficult challenges. Our witness testifying and surviving cross-examination courses address these issues by providing participants with the skills and confidence to testify effectively. They learn how to prepare for testimony, present themselves confidently, and handle cross-examination with professionalism.
Overall, this course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to feel more confident and prepared when testifying in court. In this 2-days experiential course, you will develop your skills to excel as a witness and learn what to expect in cross-examination, recognize strategies of attack and techniques to counter them.
CSI Series 2 is part of CSI Series* program which consist of:
You can sign up for the above courses individually by clicking on the link. However, it is highly recommended to attend both days for a more comprehensive skill set.
*CSI Series is an in-depth training series comprising of 6 essential investigator’s skills. Designed by a defence counsel and senior police officer (NSman), this series of workshops offer insights into defence's strategies to sharpen your investigation skills.
What Is So Unique About This Workshop?
- The trainer has extensive experience from both sides of the law i.e. as a police officer with deep investigation experience, and as a defence counsel in criminal and civil cases.
- The trainer’s extensive experience allows him to design a comprehensive and practical curriculum.
- Acquire real investigative skills, not theories.
- Real and relevant case examples to facilitate the application of relevant skills.
- Personal guidance during practices
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is for anyone who need to testify in a courtroom, which include:
Investigation officer
Expert witness
Witness
Compliance officer
Enforcement officer
Auditor
BRIEF PROGRAM OUTLINE
A mock trial and demonstration on how to respond to an ad hominem attack will be held at the end of the class that will allow you to put in practice what you have learnt.
Day 1 - Courtroom Testimonies
- The Court Process
- Proceedings, Time, Goals of Court
- Hearings
- Rules of Evidence
- Preparing for Trial
- Resume & Expert Testimony
- Communication Skills in the Courtroom
- Channelling Nervous Energy
- Using Eye Contact, Voice, & Gestures
- Communication & Personality Styles
- Questioning by Attorneys
- Mock Trial
Day 2 - Surviving Cross Examination
- Common problems facing witnesses
- Preparation for cross-examination
- Non-verbal behaviors and communication: Gestures, Voice and Posture
- Handling anxiety about testimony
- Specific techniques for mastery of the witness role
- 12 techniques to cope with cross-examination
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Develop testifying skills of a confident and competent witness.
- Respond succinctly and appropriately and know when to elaborate.
- Articulate your opinion based on the foundation of fact and/or truth.
- Differentiate between scientific and legal truth.
- Harness and channel nervous energy into a positive presentation.
- Gain insights on techniques lawyers use in cross-examination.
- Anticipate typical patterns of cross-examination and its traps.
- Manage intimidation and bullying by defence counsel.
- Respond appropriately when areas of lack of knowledge are tapped.
- Handle surprise attacks calmly.