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Witness Testimony

Simple rules for young lawyers to master the art of presenting evidence that helps you and overcoming the evidence that hurts.

Created byAlan Gold
4.6
(49 reviews)
IntermediateUpdated Jun 13, 2025
Witness Testimony

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the foundational principles of witness testimony and the roles of evidence in chief and cross-examination in legal proceedings.
check_circleLearn effective techniques for adducing evidence in chief to ensure clarity, reliability, and support for your case narrative.
check_circleDevelop practical cross-examination strategies to challenge opposing evidence and expose inconsistencies effectively.
check_circleApply simple, actionable rules to master the art of presenting evidence that strengthens your argument while mitigating its weaknesses.

About This Course

Witness Testimony 101 teaches young lawyers the essential skills for presenting evidence effectively in court. You’ll learn how to adduce evidence in chief and master the art of cross-examination. This course simplifies key rules to help you confidently present evidence that supports your case while managing evidence that may work against you.

Perfect for new lawyers looking to build courtroom confidence and improve their trial skills.

Your Instructor

Alan Gold
Alan Gold
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ALAN D. GOLD practices at Alan D. Gold Professional Corporation, Barristers, 20 Adelaide Street East, Suite 210, Toronto, M5C 2T6. His practice is restricted to criminal trial and appellate work. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of courts in Ontario, as well as in seven of the other provinces. He has argued hundreds of appeals as well as over fifty cases in the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. Gold is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Criminal Litigation. Mr. Gold has written many texts, articles and other publications on legal topics and has delivered speeches and presentations on a wide assortment of legal topics to lawyers, judges, law students and other audiences, and has been a media commentator. His articles and presentations are available on LexisNexis QuickLaw in the database Alan D. Gold's Criminal Law Articles and Alan D. Gold’s Criminal Law Net letter.

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What Students Are Saying

4.6
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49 reviews

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We are a registered provider with 327+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 29 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.