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4 Must-Know Legal Transcription Rules To Avoid Disaster

By Ben Walker

The legal world drowns in endless spoken words that cry out for crystal-clear documentation—every court hearing, witness interview, deposition, and so on hangs in the balance. Fortunately, successful law firms now turn to legal transcription companies to convert this verbal chaos into precise, court-ready documentation. However, one must consider if the company knows the legal … Continued

The 7 Different Types Of Legal Transcription Defined

By Ben Walker

What’s the difference between a deposition and an arbitration question? How about the difference between an administrative hearing and a public hearing transcript? Going beyond the definitions, we must consider what’s needed in one transcript and what’s unnecessary in the other. Many transcription providers think knowing legal transcription is no different from general transcription- but … Continued

The Importance Of Data Collection In Legal Research

By Ben Walker

They say that legal cases live or die based on the quality of their research. I absolutely agree—and, as a by-product, law firms struggle with overwhelming data challenges that go far beyond traditional case citations. Fortunately, effective solutions like legal transcription companies, analytics tools, and even digital databases specifically made for legal matters are now … Continued

What Is a Mock Trial?

By Ben Walker

Aspiring lawyers need more than just theory to survive in courtrooms, and understanding mock trials has become essential as the shift toward practical experience changed how law students sharpen their litigation skills. Forward-thinking ones now leverage professional resources, including legal transcription companies, to perfect their advocacy techniques before facing actual courts. So, what exactly is … Continued

Is Legal Audio-to-Text Technology Reliable?

By Ben Walker

Over 76% of companies worldwide are looking to implement artificial intelligence in their business processes. It’s no surprise that lawyers look into AI and its applications to ease their documentation workload, and automated transcription solutions promise lightning-fast results for practical pennies. However, one must wonder whether audio-to-text technology is reliable enough for legal transcription services, … Continued

The Ethics of Journalism Transcription Services

By Ben Walker

Ethics is a big part of journalism. However, journalism is not a one-man job. Journalists can enlist the help of other professionals, like transcriptionists, to make their work easier. Certain news professionals turn to these solutions to keep their reporting on point. They use transcripts to double-check quotes, give credit where it’s due, and so … Continued

How to Write A Legal Transcript

By Ben Walker

Nearly 100% of the time, lawyers and other legal professionals utilize paperwork, whether printed screenshots of conversations or other relevant court records—when stepping into the courtroom. Every word uttered in a legal setting can tip the scales of justice, which makes legal transcription essential to the process… Which begs the question:  How easy is it … Continued

Things to Consider If You Need An Arbitration Transcript

By Ben Walker

Meticulous record-keeping is the backbone of effective legal proceedings, especially in arbitration cases. Having everything down on paper acts like a safety net, ensuring everyone is on the same page. On the other hand, skipping out on professional legal transcripts can be a recipe for disaster, as it could lead to missed details, derailing the … Continued

How to Cite A Court Transcript

By Ben Walker

Citations are essential in any professional setting. Properly citing sources respects intellectual property, helps readers double-check the information used, avoids plagiarism claims, and so on. For example, accurate court transcripts from a professional legal transcription company help ensure that cited materials—especially spoken events like legal proceedings—are reliable. However, citing court transcripts isn’t as easy as … Continued

Challenges in Legal Transcription and How to Overcome Them

By Ben Walker

Legal transcripts are essential for securing and preserving information for future reference. However, transcribing legal audio is not easy. There are many legal transcription challenges; overcoming them will take more than booting up an AI transcription tool and letting it run through a highly complex legal discussion. Your best bet is to enlist the help … Continued

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