Alison H.
“The training has provided a lot of very useful first-hand knowledge from an experience lawyer. It worked very well to understand the importance of a good witness statement, you see the types of questions you may be asked within the practical role play. You consider the strengths and weaknesses with a view to questions you may be asked in cross-examination.”
Seeta S.
“Excellent. Very knowledgeable, clear, thorough and engaging tutor. I feel more prepared mentally for being a witness in court and for supporting witnesses too. I wrote notes continuously during the whole course as it was all so useful. The whole course was an eye opener about how the game is played.”
Simon M.
“I found this session very helpful and as I have some cases coming up where it looks like a guilty plea will not be forthcoming this was a very timely piece of training to come up. The training was well organised & paced with plenty of time allocated to the roleplay work, which was some of the least awkward & most realistic work of this kind that I have done; Dealing with routine challenges/tactics; ensuring that statements do not have ‘gaps’ that create weaknesses when being cross-examined; how to use the judge to your best advantage; and making sure that the practicalities of attending Court are not overlooked.”
Mohamed O. WFCS
“The course greatly enhanced my understanding of the court process and my role as a witness. It clarified courtroom procedures, what to expect during cross-examination, and how to present evidence confidently and professionally. The most useful parts of the course were learning how to structure and deliver clear, factual evidence, techniques for staying calm and focused under cross-examination, understanding the expectations of the court, and practising responses through mock sessions. The guidance on preparation and courtroom conduct was especially valuable. Overall, the course was practical, informative, and very relevant to anyone who may be called to give evidence in court. It helped demystify the courtroom environment and provided useful strategies to feel more prepared and confident when appearing as a witness. The tutor was highly knowledgeable and engaging, with a strong understanding of both the legal system and the practicalities of giving evidence. Their supportive approach and real-life insights made the course both informative and reassuring.”
Ian D.
"The session was excellent and assisted me very much- the tips and the roleplay. I am much more confident to give evidence."
Sarah B.
"Really helpful. The best training I’ve had in a long time. Really relevant to my role. It was really helpful to put into practice what we had learnt in the role play practice. The trainer had excellent knowledge, was open and approachable and really understood our role and tailored the training accordingly."
Stuart Griffiths
“Excellent I am more confident to attend court as a result of these sessions. Penny excellent in presenting the content.”
Witness Familiarisation – Experts and witnesses of fact – Litigation Support.
Band 1 Top Ranked Chambers & Partners Litigation Support 2022/2023/2024 and 2025.
Legal Experience Training is a leading provider of Witness Familiarisation for experts and witnesses of fact in the UK and internationally, established in 2009 by two senior barristers/judge and a solicitor. The firm are Top Ranked at Band 1 (the highest band) in Chambers Litigation Support 2022/2023/2024 and 2025 with the following finding: “They are excellent. They have a full understanding of the process and pressure consistent with being a witness in large cases.”
Giving evidence at a hearing is stressful and the witness evidence can be vital to the outcome of the case. Delegates will learn how to prepare to deal effectively with cross-examination. They will consider their role in giving evidence and the do’s and don’ts in giving evidence. They will also gain an understanding of the court procedure, process and practice to equip them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to present evidence effectively. A mock hearing will be carried out and delegates will participate in the role play and receive constructive and supportive feedback.
Learning outcomes
- Understanding the tribunal procedures, processes and practices
- Considering the adversarial system and the rules of evidence
- Analysing the roles and responsibilities of witnesses, advocates and decision makers
- Effective case preparation before a hearing and liaison with others
- Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses in the evidence
- Dealing with attacks on the evidence and the witness
- Understanding examination in chief, cross- examination and re-examination
- Dealing with questioning under cross-examination with confidence, credibility and clarity
- Learning how to advance evidence and deal with challenges to evidence
- Providing honest objective clear and helpful evidence
- Explaining technical information and evidence
- Understanding how to use contemporaneous notes, documents and other evidence
- Anticipating cross-examination questionings and considering how to handle them
- Do’s and don’ts for witnesses
- Developing a toolkit for giving effective evidence
- Practical cross-examination role-plays with supportive feedback
- Using the Witness Familiarisation Competency Criteria to support learning.
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Testimonials
Stuart Griffiths
“Excellent I am more confident to attend court as a result of these sessions. Penny excellent in presenting the content.”
Sarah B.
"Really helpful. The best training I’ve had in a long time. Really relevant to my role. It was really helpful to put into practice what we had learnt in the role play practice. The trainer had excellent knowledge, was open and approachable and really understood our role and tailored the training accordingly."
Ian D.
"The session was excellent and assisted me very much- the tips and the roleplay. I am much more confident to give evidence."
Mohamed O. WFCS
“The course greatly enhanced my understanding of the court process and my role as a witness. It clarified courtroom procedures, what to expect during cross-examination, and how to present evidence confidently and professionally. The most useful parts of the course were learning how to structure and deliver clear, factual evidence, techniques for staying calm and focused under cross-examination, understanding the expectations of the court, and practising responses through mock sessions. The guidance on preparation and courtroom conduct was especially valuable. Overall, the course was practical, informative, and very relevant to anyone who may be called to give evidence in court. It helped demystify the courtroom environment and provided useful strategies to feel more prepared and confident when appearing as a witness. The tutor was highly knowledgeable and engaging, with a strong understanding of both the legal system and the practicalities of giving evidence. Their supportive approach and real-life insights made the course both informative and reassuring.”
Simon M.
“I found this session very helpful and as I have some cases coming up where it looks like a guilty plea will not be forthcoming this was a very timely piece of training to come up. The training was well organised & paced with plenty of time allocated to the roleplay work, which was some of the least awkward & most realistic work of this kind that I have done; Dealing with routine challenges/tactics; ensuring that statements do not have ‘gaps’ that create weaknesses when being cross-examined; how to use the judge to your best advantage; and making sure that the practicalities of attending Court are not overlooked.”
Seeta S.
“Excellent. Very knowledgeable, clear, thorough and engaging tutor. I feel more prepared mentally for being a witness in court and for supporting witnesses too. I wrote notes continuously during the whole course as it was all so useful. The whole course was an eye opener about how the game is played.”
Alison H.
“The training has provided a lot of very useful first-hand knowledge from an experience lawyer. It worked very well to understand the importance of a good witness statement, you see the types of questions you may be asked within the practical role play. You consider the strengths and weaknesses with a view to questions you may be asked in cross-examination.”