Rarely do you hear “academic law transcription” being discussed in specifics. More often than not, those involved in transcription as it deals with academics refer to it in a blanket sense, where it covers all things relating to the academic world.

Thus it’s more commonly referred to as “academic transcription.”

It’s understandable that no real distinction is made in many circles when you consider what “academic transcription” is; the conversion into written or printed form of a spoken language source. This is often generated from group discussions and lectures that take place in the classroom or a seminar environment. It’s also used to relate to the conversion of a hand written source into a different medium such as the digital creation of a thesis or dissertation. More specifically, it’s the transcription of research interviews, lectures and seminars that take place in schools, colleges, universities and other locations where the content is used for academic purposes.

In addition, many corporations, non-profit organizations, law firms, and so forth provide legal training and seminars for their employees, clients, members, and others. You can even find legal topics online at sites such as YouTube. Having transcripts of these seminars, podcasts, and videos for the trainee can be quite useful. Not all recorded materials can be viewed at a later time, and even if available online it can often be more convenient to have transcripts to review at one’s convenience. Read the rest of this entry »