Sharing their considerable expertise, our contributing faculty will open the afternoon’s activities with a masterclass, introducing the abstract ideas of cross examination in the context of international arbitration. With opportunities for Q&A throughout, the discussion is an excellent opportunity to establish the foundation of a good cross examination technique.

This isn’t theory - it’s live work. You’re handed a case that feels real, and the job is yours: build a cross that can stand up in the room. When you present, faculty offer precise, targeted feedback - refining structure and sharpening language so your cross examines with clarity and impact. 

By the end, you don’t just know what a winning cross look like - you’ve built one, tested it, and seen what survives the heat. It’s the difference between reading about strategy and living it. 

How it works

• The scenario: Faculty set a hearing-ready scenario that mirrors real conditions. 

• The draft: You collaborate in small groups to build your cross. 

• The test: Key sections are pressure-tested in plenary. 

• The fix: Faculty deliver surgical edits  - what to cut or sharpen - so you see exactly how to make your cross land clean.