Description

Certification Name: Certified Legal Transcription Specialist

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/AC/CLTS/V1

Duration: One Month.

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent is required.

Objective: The Certified Legal Transcription Specialist course is designed to provide professionals with the expertise to accurately transcribe legal proceedings, including court hearings, depositions, interrogations, and legal correspondence. The course covers legal terminology, court procedures, formatting standards, confidentiality protocols, and the use of transcription tools and software. 

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Legal Transcription: Role and Responsibilities of a Legal Transcription Specialist, Overview of the Legal Transcription Industry, Differences Between Legal and General Transcription, Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations, Types of Legal Documents, Understanding the Legal Transcription Workflow.

Module 2: Legal Terminology and Court Procedures: Common Legal Terms and Phrases, Structure of the Legal System, Civil and Criminal Case Terminology, Legal Abbreviations and Citations, Overview of Courtroom Procedures, Legal Document Formatting Standards.

Module 3: Transcription Tools and Techniques: Audio Playback Tools and Foot Pedals, Legal Transcription Software Overview, Improving Typing Speed and Accuracy, Time-Coding and Notation Practices, Proofreading and Editing Techniques, File Management and Backup.

Module 4: Legal Document Types and Formats: Deposition Transcripts, Court Hearings and Trial Transcripts, Interrogatories and Affidavits, Contracts and Agreements, Legal Memos and Letters, Police and Investigation Reports.

Module 5: Accuracy, Compliance, and Confidentiality: Ensuring Legal Accuracy and Clarity, Grammar and Punctuation in Legal Contexts, Handling Difficult Audio and Heavy Accents, Data Security and HIPAA Compliance (when applicable), Redaction and Anonymization Techniques, Maintaining Professional Confidentiality.

Module 6: Career Development and Professional Practices: Freelancing vs Employment in Legal Transcription, Client Communication and Expectations, Setting Rates and Invoicing, Portfolio Building and Certification, Continuing Legal Education Opportunities, Staying Updated with Legal and Technological Changes.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

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📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

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