Training and CPD

Forensic Training Tailored to Legal Professionals

Understanding the details of rigorous scientific testing can strengthen the credibility of your case in court. Our training services are designed to support legal professionals in meeting their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements and improving their ability to present and challenge forensic evidence effectively.

Independent Forensic Services offers both formal and informal training across all areas of forensic expert evidence. We provide flexible delivery options — from one-hour virtual webinars to multi-day, in-depth programs — tailored to your specific needs.

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Led by Principal Forensic Scientist Jae Gerhard, who holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, our team has delivered CPD-accredited training in collaboration with Legal Aid NSW, state Law Societies, Legalwise, and numerous chambers across Australia. We’ve also developed and delivered educational programs for forensic conferences, law enforcement agencies, and universities.

International delivery options are also available. Contact us to discuss a customised training package for your team.

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Topics previously covered include:

Forensic DNA Evidence: Avoiding mis-carriages of justice
Challenging DNA evidence: A Masterclass for Lawyers
Advanced Issues in relation to DNA evidence
De-coding DNA: An introduction to Forensic DNA Analysis

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"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your “Advanced Issues in relation to DNA Evidence” presentation at the Annual Public Defenders Criminal Law Conference.

You made a significant contribution to the event, and we have received positive feedback about your presentation. Feedback from our participants included that they considered your presentation to be excellent, useful and “superbly explained”.

Belinda Rigg

Public Defender

“Great knowledge, skilled presenters and very relevant, excellent content.”

Tim Marsh

Victorian Legal Aid

“This was one of the best professional development / legal education training sessions I have ever been to.”

Julia

Victoria Legal Aid

How We Can Help You

With Independent Forensic Services, you gain access to a team of experts.

Forensic Analysis

We examine forensic evidence in our dedicated lab or at external sites.
All examinations follow strict scientific protocols for reliability.

Case Review

We critically assess reports and forensic processes for accuracy.
Our findings are clearly explained in a report that’s easy to understand.

Expert Witness

We support legal teams with expert preparation.
Our evidence is always impartial, clear, and courtroom-ready.