Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony 6.1-3.2026 KS

The Kansas State Chapter of IAAI hosts an Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony Class
Dates: June 1-3, 2026
Classroom Location: Washburn University School of Law,
2073 SW Washburn Terrace, 
Topeka, KS 66621
Courtroom Location: Washburn University School of Law,
2073 SW Washburn Terrace, 
Topeka, KS 66621
Classes begin at 8:00am

This offering has two spots available. To register for this course offering, reach out to Eric Lawrence with the Kansas Chapter to complete payment and registration: Eric.Lawrence@ks.gov


 

The Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony course walks you through what it’s like to prepare for and testify as an expert witness in a real case. During the class, you will spend time with actual attorneys giving your deposition, preparing for your testimony, as well as spending the day in a real courtroom environment where you will take the stand for direct and cross-examination.
The classroom portion includes Legal System Overview; Court Rules and Case Law; Qualifying as an Expert and Standing by Your Curriculum Vitae; and How to Write and Present Your Opinion Analysis.


The court preparation portion includes The Practical Exercise; Court Exhibits: How to Present and what should be Included; Presentation of Evidence: Best Practices; and Working with an Attorney.
This course meets the testimony requirement for IAAI-CFI® (IAAI-Certified Fire Investigator) application.

Class Fee: $600.00

All IAAI courses are subject to cancellation or postponement at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. Registered participants will be notified as soon as possible.

Notice: Photos and testimonials collected during this course may be used for IAAI promotional purposes, including the website and social media.

Prerequisites:
Work Experience: Candidate must be employed in a position that requires them to conduct fire investigation in accordance with NFPA 1033. Candidate shall have a minimum of 3 years' experience and working to complete the required training and education to apply for their IAAI-CFI.
Able to meet all the requirements of the IAAI-CFI® application except for the expert witness testimony requirement and employment time.
Download Pre-Class Form


The course requires more than 40 hours of preliminary casework, for which you have six weeks to prepare and submit. Students will be required to update (or create) their Curriculum Vitae (CV), develop an opinion analysis and court testimony plan, and create two courtroom exhibits.


CFITrainer.Net® Module Prerequisites:
The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation Effective Investigation and Testimony


You will receive your pre-course work six weeks before the course date.