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  • Users are granted access to this course solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. Sharing, distributing, or otherwise disseminating course materials to unauthorised individuals or third parties is strictly prohibited.

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  • This course is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
  • This course is not intended to replace formal legal education
  • The effectiveness of cross-examination techniques taught in this course may vary depending on individual circumstances.
  • The law is up to date at the time of publication.
  • Any legal disputes arising from the purchase or use of this workbook and course videos will be resolved under the laws of England and Wales, and within their jurisdiction.
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  • Note, Laws vary across jurisdictions and may be subject to interpretation by different courts. Laws are also very specific to individual facts and circumstances, and the general information found here may not fit your particular situation.
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How to Cross-Examine Effectively and Strategically

Enhance Your Advocacy Skills:

Improve your courtroom technique with our accessible, self-paced cross-examination course. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, our course fits into your schedule, giving you the freedom to improve your cross-examination in private, from the comfort of your home, at a time that works for you. 

Our course breathes life into learning with engaging and fun content, animated videos and real-life role-plays featuring professional actors. Observe techniques in action as the author, an experienced barrister, demonstrates cross-examination techniques. Learn how to identify and strategically expose inconsistencies, formulate the right question at the right time, effectively prepare for the cross examination, deal with unexpected responses, elicit helpful evidence, and much more. 

You'll gain lifetime access to:

  • A comprehensive e-workbook packed with content on cross-examination techniques, strategies, and ethical and procedural rules, as they relate to cross-examination, and so much more.   
  • Engaging animated video demonstrations to show you the techniques in action. 
  • Authentic role-plays involving professional actors.
  • Innovative use of avatars to guide you through tasks and concepts.
  • Quizzes and structured exercises, with solutions, provided to reinforce your learning.

Designed for self-paced learning, this course allows you to absorb and apply techniques in your own time, without the need for external feedback. Enjoy the freedom to practise and perfect your skills in a private setting, ensuring a stress-free learning experience tailored to your personal growth and competence in the courtroom.

By the end of this course, you'll approach cross-examination with a newfound sense of confidence, knowledge and insight. 

About Your Instructor: 

Sonia Simms was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1993 where she specialised in criminal defence. She appeared in courts ranging from the Magistrates’ Court to the Court of Appeal. Sonia is a former Associate Professor of Law, former Course Director of the Bar Course at a leading Law School in London, England, and an accredited Advocacy Trainer with the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. During her career she has designed courses and exam materials for the Bar course, the Higher Rights of Audience course, CPD courses and the Solicitors’ Qualifying Exams preparation course. 

Please note that while references to procedural and ethical guidelines are specific to the legal jurisdiction of England and Wales, the techniques outlined within the course are applicable across common law jurisdictions, and may be tailored to align with the procedural norms of your respective legal system.

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