Overview

This new comprehensive resource will train students to successfully transcribe legal correspondence and documents to standards appropriate for the legal profession. Adaptable to any Canadian jurisdiction and addressing various areas of law, Legal Transcription in Canada is a complete course delivered in one condensed package. The student textbook includes practical, hands-on transcription exercises emphasizing grammar, terminology, citation, and appropriate document formatting. Enclosed with the text is a CD with typing exercises accompanied by voice files. A separate instructor’s guide is also available with exercise scripts and an answer key.

TopFeatures

• Presents a variety of material to transcribe, including letters, memos, reports, court documents, commercial documents, and voice mail.
• Video instructions on the implementation and use of free transcription software.
• Exercises are organized by level of difficulty to allow for a staged progression of practical skills in each area of law.
• Offers a detailed instructor’s guide with sample tests and answer keys.
• Addresses the terminology and procedures specific to a variety of areas of legal practice including real estate, family, wills and estates, and corporate law.
• Includes an extensive glossary of terms.

TopContent Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Overview of Legal Transcription
• Company Overview
• Templates
• Transcription Instructions
• Legal Citations

Chapter 2: General Administration

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 3: Wills and Powers of Attorney

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 4: Estates

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 5: Real Estate

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 6: Corporate

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 7: Family

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 8: Civil Litigation

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 9: Criminal

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 10: Intellectual Property

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 11: Landlord/Tenant

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Chapter 12: Small Claims

• Terminology Exercise
• Citation Exercise
• Grammar Rules
• Grammar Exercise
• Voice Files

Templates

• Interoffice Memorandum
• Voice Message
• Eastern Letterhead
• Central Letterhead
• Western Letterhead
• Eastern Account
• Central Account
• Western Account
• Will
• Undertaking

TopAbout the Authors

Lynn Berry is a professor and program coordinator for the Office Administration—Legal diploma program at Algonquin College.

Barb Asselin is a part-time professor in the Law Clerk, Office Administration—Legal, and Paralegal programs at Algonquin College.