Ranked #1

Episode 20 - How we Open and how we Close - the critical role of atmospherics
Episode 20 - How we Open and how we Close - the critical role of atmospherics
We look at the importance of the prevailing atmospherics at both the case preparation and performance stages.Examples ar... Read more
9 Jul 2022
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24mins
Ranked #2

Episode 19 - Bad Things Happen - How you need to be prepared for bad acts by police, lawyers, judges.
Episode 19 - Bad Things Happen - How you need to be prepared for bad acts by police, lawyers, judges.
Although we have expectations of competence and integrity from the other 'actors' in litigation there are those who are ... Read more
28 May 2022
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17mins
Ranked #3

Episode 18 - The Rule in Browne v Dunn ( The rule of Fairness which isn't fair)
Episode 18 - The Rule in Browne v Dunn ( The rule of Fairness which isn't fair)
This so-called rule of fairness afflicts the defence in both criminal and civil cases. We examine what the rule may requ... Read more
20 Jul 2021
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13mins
Ranked #4

Episode 17 - Experts and their evidence
Episode 17 - Experts and their evidence
What the Expert Witness Guidelines require. Settling the issues to be addressed by the expert. Contents and layout of an... Read more
14 Jul 2021
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12mins
Ranked #5

Episode 16 - Re-examination/ Redirect, Practised Patterns for Leave, Closing Argument
Episode 16 - Re-examination/ Redirect, Practised Patterns for Leave, Closing Argument
Your witness needs to let you know during the cross-examination that you can safely raise a matter with them during your... Read more
13 Jul 2021
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11mins
Ranked #6

Episode 15- The Addiction of Cross- Examination Part 2
Episode 15- The Addiction of Cross- Examination Part 2
To look or not to look at the target witness - it's a matter of personal style.The 'real time' risk assessment that gove... Read more
13 Jul 2021
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14mins
Ranked #7

Episode 14 - The Addiction of Cross- Examination Part 1
Episode 14 - The Addiction of Cross- Examination Part 1
Is cross of the witness necessary? If so, have you mapped your topics and your order? How are you anticipating some of... Read more
13 Jul 2021
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13mins
Ranked #8

Episode 13 - Openings and Objections
Episode 13 - Openings and Objections
If you make an opening statement then you are making a promise or promises. Can you deliver on those promises? If you ... Read more
12 Jul 2021
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11mins
Ranked #9

Episode 12 - The set up in the hearing space
Episode 12 - The set up in the hearing space
There are simple things that you can do to make your performance, and that of your witnesses, more persuasive.For you it... Read more
12 Jul 2021
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9mins
Ranked #10

Episode 11 - Pitfalls and Opportunities with open and closed questions in chief -Part 3
Episode 11 - Pitfalls and Opportunities with open and closed questions in chief -Part 3
The first topic is 'when' and 'how' do you use the technique of 'confess and avoid' during your examination-in-chief of ... Read more
11 Jul 2021
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13mins