Lawyer Linguist Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
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Lawyer linguists interpret and translate legal pieces from one language to another. They provide legal analysis to the information before them and help in understanding technicalities of the content expressed in other languages.
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Grammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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Skills You Need to Become a Lawyer Linguist
Essential Skills
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EssentialGrammar knowledge
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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EssentialLegal Terminology knowledge
The special terms and phrases used in the field of law.
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EssentialLegal Research knowledge
The methods and procedures of research in legal matters, such as the regulations, and different approaches to analyses and source gathering, and the knowledge on how to adapt the research …
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EssentialLinguistics knowledge
The scientific study of language and its three aspects, language form, language meaning, and language in context.
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EssentialAnalyse Legal Evidence skill
Analyse evidence, such as evidence in criminal cases, legal documentation regarding a case, or other documentation that can be regarded as evidence, in order to obtain a clear image of …
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EssentialApply Grammar And Spelling Rules skill
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
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EssentialCompile Legal Documents skill
Compile and collect legal documents from a specific case in order to aid an investigation or for a court hearing, in a manner compliant with legal regulations and ensuring records …
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EssentialObserve Confidentiality skill
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
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EssentialTranslate Language Concepts skill
Translate one language into another language. Match words and expressions with their corresponding brothers in other languages, while making sure that the message and nuances of the original text are …
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EssentialEnsure Consistency Of Translation Works In Multiple Target Languages skill
Guarantee the consistency and preservation of meaning in the various languages in which works have been translated.
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EssentialFollow Translation Quality Standards skill
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EssentialImprove Translated Texts skill
Revise, read, and improve human or machine translations. Strive to improve the accuracy and quality of translations.
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EssentialTranslate Texts skill
Translate text from one language to another, conserving the meaning and the nuances of the original text, without adding, changing or omitting anything and avoiding the expression of personal feelings …
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EssentialUse Computer-Aided Translation skill
Aid the language translation process by using computer-aided translation (CAT) software.
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OptionalCourt Interpreting knowledge
The form of interpreting where it is mandatory to accurately translate everything the source says in order not to mislead the people who have to make judgements on the cases.
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OptionalCourt Procedures knowledge
The regulations which are in place during the investigation of a court case and during a court hearing, and of how these events occur.
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OptionalTechnical Terminology knowledge
Type of language used in a certain context, containing terms that have a meaning specific to a particular group or activity, such as in industry, medicine, or law.
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OptionalTerminology knowledge
The study of terms, their etymology, and their use. The study of the meaning of words depending on the context in which they are used, the origin of the word, …
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OptionalAdvise On Legal Decisions skill
Advise judges, or other officials in legal decision-making positions, on which decision would be right, compliant with the law and with moral considerations, or most advantageous for the adviser's client, …
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OptionalInterpret Law skill
Interpret the law during the investigation of a case in order to know the correct procedures in handling the case, the specific status of the case and the parties involved, …
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OptionalLiaise With Government Officials skill
Consult and cooperate with government officials who handle matter that is relevant to you or your business.
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OptionalProofread Text skill
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
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OptionalSpeak Different Languages skill
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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OptionalUse Consulting Techniques skill
Advise clients in different personal or professional matters.
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OptionalCooperate In Linguistic Process Steps skill
Engage and cooperate in codification processes in order to standardise and develop norms for languages.
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OptionalDraft Legislation skill
Undertake the drafting of pieces of legislation in order to make areas of law which need reform more harmonized and clear.
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OptionalEnsure Quality Of Legislation skill
Read, analyse and improve the drafting and the presentation of pieces of legislation and policies in order to fully comply with the message that is intended to be conveyed.
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OptionalRead Pre-Drafted Texts skill
Read texts, written by others or by yourself, with the proper intonation and animation.
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OptionalReview Translation Works skill
Read thoroughly translated works in order to ensure accuracy and achievement of the purpose.
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OptionalRevise Translation Works skill
Compare and perform bilingual editing by reading the translated work and comparing it to the original text.
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OptionalStudy Court Hearings skill
Read and interpret court hearings in order to format and process the outcome information of these events.
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