Overview

Renew your APS membership or join in the 2026–27 membership year to receive this activity free as part of a CPD package featuring 75+ activities with 160+ hours of learning - valued at over $4000 for non-members. This activity will be open for enrolment from 5 August 2026 until 31 May 2027. How to join | APS

This activity introduces psychologists to key elements related to the provision of evidence to court and is designed for psychologists who are called by the court to give evidence (as distinguished from forensic psychologists who, as a function of their role undertake specialised assessments, write reports, and respond to questions posed by the courts). It covers approaches to report writing for psychologists as expert witnesses in legal proceedings, and giving testimony in court, particularly cross-examination.

NOTE: This training offers guidance at an introductory level, to equip those psychologists who are required by the court to give evidence; it does not equip participants to undertake the role of the expert witness as an ongoing element of their professional portfolio.

Level of learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

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Duration of access

Access to this activity is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration. Please note that access cannot be extended, and participants should plan to complete the activity within this period.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process

CPD Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the APS CPD Frequently Asked Questions for general and technical information when undertaking APS Professional development activities.

Activity details

• On-demand webinar recording

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• recognise how to effectively receive instructions as an expert witness, 

• draft and prepare expert reports, and

• describe in detail how oral testimony of expert witnesses is provided in court, particularly through the cross-examination process.  

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