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Now let us discuss the actual process of Legal Transcription. The most basic typeof Legal Transcription is the transcription of audio files (mini cassettes,cassettes, CDs and DVDs) of legal proceeding in a digital format by attorneys orlaw firms. These audio files are recorded in a digital format and send via e-mailfrom the client to service provider. The Transcriptionist will download the filesand play them and basically type them out as they listen to the files. Sometimes aclient finds freelance transcriptionists who have undertaken course as discussedearlier and give them the transcription work. They are better than the youngattorneys the Legal firms employ. The files sent to be transcribed should alsoinclude the information such as court information, docket number, dates attorneysand correct spelling of witnesses. The general rule is the more information theclient gives, the better is the final Transcript.There are many software which may be used for transcription purposes. These stateof the art dictation and transcription software is a state of the art system whichprovides for computer based recordings, storage, transmission and transcription ofall the voice dictation. There are some hardware such as headset and microphonewhich help in this process. Legal Transcription has various shades such as CourtProceedings transaction, Trials transaction, Wire Trap transaction, Legal lettertranscription, Proof reading, Legal Pleadings, Witness Statements, AdviceTranscriptions, Instructions to Counsel, Affidavits, Probate Forms, Particulars ofClaims, Leases , wills Contracts, Disciplinary Hearings, Tribunal Transcriptions,Adjudication Panel Hearings, Reports, Briefs, court transcripts, Courtproceedings, and so on. Transcription is not limited to any one special law butall law including real estates, criminal, family, personal injury, business,corporate family, Patents, trial laws and so on.The need for Transcription of Medico-legal documents is on the rise these days.The other transcriptions related to medical and legal fields are PsychiatricEvaluations, Expert Witness, operative and procedure notes, drug trial studies,Outpatient and Inpatient summaries.The property law Transcriptions may include Schedule of Dilapidations, Schedule ofconditions, building surveys Reports, and Sales Particulars.The normal speed of a Transcriber is that he will take about one hour totranscribe a clear 15-20 minutes of quality digital audio. Generally thetranscribed material reaches the client after 24 hours from the time it is send toa Transcriber; this time also depends upon the client’s needs, state of the audioand the volume of work. The transcription service providers customize the servicesas needed by the clients.Let us take a sample of a Transcription of a Legal Proceeding. A is to be read asAttorney and W as the Witness.A. Did You receive the copy of the same letter?W. Yes I did.A. Do You remember the Date of receiving it?W. According to the records of our Office it was received on 25th of January,2005.A. Did the other company receive the same letter?W. Same letter? Ok Umnn. Yes they also received the copy of the same letter. Butat that time we were not aware of the financial conditions of “L&M Co.”Ajay Prasad is President and CEO of Global Marketing Resources, a company based in
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