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Online talks with Q&A
IAA's trainers explain the principles and techniques of cross-examination in online or hybrid talks and Q&A sessions
Case analysis workshops
In workshop groups of up to thirty, online, hybrid or in person, IAA trainers help arbitration advocates develop the case theory which will underpin their cross-examination in a mock arbitration scenario
Cross-examination practice
In a group of up to six trainees, each trainee examines a witness for five minutes in a mock arbitration scenario, executing the case theory developed in the case analysis workshop
Live review of cross-examination
The trainer reviews each performance with the group as follows:
1. Training Point
The trainer identifies an aspect of the performance in need of improvement
2. Playback
The trainer reads back the part of the student’s performance that gave rise to the Training Point.
3. Reason
The trainer explains why this is an area that requires improvement.
4. Remedy
The trainer gives concise, practical guidance on how to improve this isolated aspect of the performance.
5. Demonstration
The trainer demonstrates to the group, applying the remedy to the facts of the mock arbitration.
6. Replay
The student repeats the performance, applying the remedy and focusing on the Training Point identified.
Video analysis
At the end of the live review, the trainer conducts private analyses of each individual’s video recording and provides tailored feedback to the trainee.