Prosecutor Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
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Prosecutors represent governmental bodies and the general public in court cases against parties accused of illegal activity. They investigate the court cases by examining evidence, interviewing involved parties, and interpreting the law. They use the results of their investigation in order to present the case during court hearings, and to construct persuasive arguments in order to ensure the outcome is the most favourable for the parties they represent.
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Criminal Law
Th legal rules, constitutions and regulations applicable for the punishement of offenders.
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Skills You Need to Become a Prosecutor
Essential Skills
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EssentialCriminal Law knowledge
Th legal rules, constitutions and regulations applicable for the punishement of offenders.
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EssentialCourt 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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EssentialGovernment Representation knowledge
The legal and public representation methods and procedures of the government during trial cases or for communication purposes, and the specific aspects of the governmental bodies being represented in order …
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EssentialLegal Case Management knowledge
The procedures of a legal case from opening to closing, such as the documentation that needs to be prepared and handled, the people involved in different stages of the case, …
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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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EssentialLegal Terminology knowledge
The special terms and phrases used in the field of law.
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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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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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EssentialComply With Legal Regulations skill
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
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EssentialInterpret 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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EssentialObserve Confidentiality skill
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
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EssentialPresent Arguments Persuasively skill
Present arguments during a negotiation or debate, or in written form, in a persuasive manner in order to obtain the most support for the case the speaker or writer represents.
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EssentialPresent Evidence skill
Present evidence in a criminal or civil case to others, in a convincing and appropriate manner, in order to reach the right or most beneficial solution.
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EssentialPresent Legal Arguments skill
Present legal arguments during a court hearing or during negotiations, or in written form after a trial concerning its outcome and sentence, in order to ensure the best possible outcomes …
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EssentialNegotiate Lawyer's Fee skill
Negotiate compensation for legal services in or out of court, such as hourly or flat-rate fees, with clients.
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EssentialRepresent Clients In Courts skill
Assume the position of representation in behalf of clients in courtrooms. Present arguments and evidence in favour of the client in order to win the case.
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OptionalContract Law knowledge
The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.
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OptionalRhetoric knowledge
The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.
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OptionalCivil Law knowledge
The legal rules and their applications used in disputes between different parties.
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OptionalCivil Process Order knowledge
The legal procedures and standards that courts follow in civil lawsuits.
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OptionalLaw Enforcement knowledge
The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.
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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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OptionalApply Knowledge Of Human Behaviour skill
Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.
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OptionalConduct Research Interview skill
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
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OptionalDocument Evidence skill
Document all evidence found on a crime scene, during an investigation, or when presented in a hearing, in a manner compliant with regulations, to ensure that no piece of evidence …
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OptionalEnsure Law Application skill
Ensure the laws are followed, and where they are broken, that the correct measures are taken to ensure compliance to the law and law enforcement.
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OptionalHandle Evidence skill
Handle evidence important for a case in a manner compliant with regulations, in order to not affect the state of the evidence in question and to ensure its pristine condition …
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OptionalHear Witness Accounts skill
Hear witness accounts during a court hearing or during an investigation to assess the significance of the account, its impact on the case under scrutiny or investigation, and to aid …
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OptionalProtect Client Interests skill
Protect the interests and needs of a client by taking necessary actions, and researching all possibilities, to ensure that the client obtains their favoured outcome.
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OptionalProvide Legal Advice skill
Provide advice to clients in order to ensure that their actions are compliant with the law, as well as most beneficial for their situation and specific case, such as providing …
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OptionalRespond To Enquiries skill
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
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OptionalShow Confidence skill
Demonstrate degrees of maturity by fully understanding one's own qualities and abilities which can serve as sources of confidence in different situations.
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OptionalShow Responsibility skill
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OptionalThink Analytically skill
Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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OptionalNegotiate In Legal Cases skill
Negotiate on the client's behalf during the treatment of a legal case in order to obtain the most beneficial outcome for the client, and to ensure that all decisions are …
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