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Orientation to the Legal Profession: A Primer on the Consulting Relationship
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Description
Clinical neuropsychologists accept more forensic referrals now and spend more time in forensic consulting than ever before. Recent surveys show weekly hours devoted to forensic consulting increased 97% in the past decade. When assuming forensic roles, psychologists have an ethical obligation to be reasonably familiar with the rules governing those roles. This webinar provides an orientation to the legal profession and an introduction to legal reasoning. Participants will learn about rules of evidence and key court decisions that govern neuropsychologist experts. Case experience and materials are used to show how expert opinions must be: 1) based on sufficient facts or data; 2) the product of reliable principles and methods; and 3) appropriately applied to the facts of the case. This webinar illustrates principles of effective attorney-neuropsychologist interactions and increases courtroom familiarity, concluding with suggestions about how to manage risks associated with a forensic consulting practice.
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the basic framework for advocacy, candor, and reasoning in the legal profession.
- Develop and implement effective neuropsychologist-attorney interactions.
- Discuss and apply rules of evidence and key court cases to enhance forensic reports, formulations, and expert testimony.
- Identify and manage ethical dilemmas, legal requirements, and practice risks associated with forensic consulting.
Instructional Level: Intermediate, although the legal concepts and rules are introductory and intended for an audience that is not familiar with the legal profession.
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