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

Some of the organisation we have completed training for include: