Cross-examination and re-examination: Step-by-step guide
Course Overview
Being able to cross-examine and re-examine a witness is an important skill for an advocate. Whether you’re trying to elicit new evidence favourable to your client’s case or discredit your opponent’s evidence, your ability to do it effectively will have a significant impact on the outcome of your client’s case.
In this course, you'll learn the essential skills for effective cross-examination and re-examination.
At the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Prepare for cross-examination and re-examination
- Explain effective cross-examination and re-examination techniques
- Carry out cross-examination and re-examination of a witness
- Advise on the dos and don’ts of cross-examination and re-examination
You’ll gain the skills you need to better advocate on behalf of your client in court.
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of Professional Skills.
Course Structure
- Getting started – knowing the basics
- Cross-examination on credibility issues
- Cross-examination on credit issues
- Cross-examination on documents
- Dos and don’ts of cross-examination
- Re-examination
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of:
- Professional skills
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.