The Academy of Experts

About this Association

The Academy of Experts was founded in 1987 with the aim of providing a professional body for experts to establish and promote high objective standards. The Academy is run by Experts for Experts and those using them by an elected Council.

The Academy offers a comprehensive training programme to enable members to develop and maintain their expert skills. The courses range from the basic Role and Responsibilities of the Expert Witness through to the requirements of court Procedure Rules and the practice of Giving Evidence.

The Academy is also a training and accrediting body for Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutrals including Mediators and Expert Determiners and maintains a Register of those who are qualified earning the designatory letters QDR.

All applicants to The Academy wanting to be accredited as Practising Expert Witnesses undergo a rigorous vetting procedure to ensure standards are maintained. Ethical and professional standards are underlined by Codes of Practice and enforced by a disciplinary process.

The Academy offers a wide range of services to its members which include:

• Technical Helpline
• Bespoke Training
• Technical Meetings
• Practical Guidance and Fact Sheets

The Academy also provides a number of services which assist both Academy members and the users of experts, primarily the legal profession including:

• ExpertSearch Finding and matching the right accredited expert to the case
• Mediator Appointment Service - Finding the right accredited mediator
• Expert Determiner Appointment Services - Finding the right accredited expert determiner
• Support and guidance regarding the various dispute resolution processes

Please use the contact links at the top of this page to contact The Academy of Experts to enquire about membership, services or experts.