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Who Am I?

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legal concepts that do not change much, we encourage you to check our

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in language that is easy to understand.

Plain

Language

NOTES FOR TEACHER

With the help of the following few slides, we encourage you to talk briefly

about Éducaloi and its mission.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

Éducaloi was created in 2000 and is a non-profit organization.

Its mission is to explain the law in everyday language so that

Quebecers know their rights and responsibilities.

Éducaloi believes legal education should begin in the classroom!

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Keyword search


Éducaloi’s website has a Youth Zone with legal information of interest to

teens from 12 to 17, for example, work and family issues and criminal law.

Our general section has articles on topics of interest to students

approaching adulthood.

There are two ways to find information:

▪ by entering a keyword in the website’s search bar

▪ by clicking on the tabs

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The Youth Zone articles are written specifically for 12- to 17-year-olds.

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Career

Fact

Sheets


There is a section Legal Careers in the Youth Zone.

This section provides useful information on 15 legal careers. Some careers

are well known and others less so.

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Who Am I?

INSTRUCTIONS

Divide the class into two teams.

Explain to students that they have to guess what legal career is being

presented based on the clues.

Decide how teams will be chosen to answer (e.g., the first team to raise

their hand, teams take turns, etc.).

Decide how to award points.

At the beginning of each round, ask students to guess the career using the

first clue. If they can’t, show them another clue.

The clues become progressively easier. The fewer the clues a team needs,

the more points it earns.

Points

• Correct answer after 1 clue - 4 points

• Correct answer after 2 clues - 3 points

• Correct answer after 3 clues - 2 points

• Correct answer after 4 clues - 1 point

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Quiz

Who Am I?

To practise my profession, I need a bachelor’s degree in law

and a master’s degree. I must also be a member of my

professional association.

I give clients advice at important times in their lives, for

example, before they get married, when they buy a house or

when a loved one dies.

I’m allowed to perform marriages. I often prepare “notarial

documents,” such as wills and mortgages.

I am a … N - Y - A - O - T – R

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Notaries

Notaries help their clients at important times

in their lives: when buying property, getting

married, starting a business, a loved one dies,

etc.

• They give legal advice to clients in order to

prevent or solve problems.

• They write documents according to special

legal rules.

• They make sure their clients are protected

legally and financially.

• They represent clients in court in cases

where people are not opposing one another.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could be the notary’s motto.

Much of what notaries do is to prevent legal problems from arising in the future.

They make provision for potential problems when preparing documents such as

these:

▪ marriage contracts

▪ contracts between common-law partners

▪ wills

▪ mandates in anticipation of incapacity

Main Duties

Notaries give legal advice to prevent or solve legal problems.

▪ Example: A marriage contract can include statements about what will

happen in case of a divorce.

Notaries write documents that follow special legal rules. They do a lot of

research, check information and make sure the documents they prepare comply

with special rules. “Notarial documents” are “authentic.” This means they have

special legal status and are hard to challenge.

▪ Example: It’s very hard to contest a will prepared by a notary by claiming it

doesn’t contain the wishes of the deceased.

Notaries make sure their clients are protected legally and financially, e.g.,

when selling a house or business, paying off a mortgage.

▪ Example: When you buy a house, the notary makes sure that it actually

belongs to the person selling it and checks whether there is a mortgage on

the property.

In some cases, notaries represent their clients in court.

▪ Example: A notary can ask a judge to order emergency measures to protect

a vulnerable person.

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Quiz

Who Am I?

Sometimes I work in an office. Sometimes I work on the streets.

Sometimes I work in a school. Sometimes I work with animals.

I protect the public and prevent crimes. If a crime is committed,

I investigate it and arrest the suspects.

I am a . . . P - L - I - C - O - E F - F- O - C - I - R - E

I often work with a partner.

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Police Officer

Police officers are very important to

society. These are some of their duties:

• protect the public and prevent

crimes

• arrest people who commit crimes

• gather evidence to use in court

against people accused of crimes

Police officers must respect people’s

rights, especially the rights of people

they arrest.


Training

To become a police officer in Quebec, you need a Diploma of College Studies

(DEC) in police technology and training at the École nationale de police du

Québec (Quebec police academy).

You can also become a police officer with a university degree or vocational

CEGEP diploma in another field, such as criminology or computer science. But

if you haven’t studied police technology, you must

1. get a job offer from a police department,

2. obtain an Attestation of College Studies (ACS) in police technology, and

3. complete your training at the École nationale de police du Québec.

To become an RCMP officer, you need a high school diploma and be admitted

into a six-month training program at the RCMP Academy in Regina,

Saskatchewan. You must be willing to work anywhere in Canada.

Main Duties

Police officers do a variety of jobs: patroller, community outreach worker,

shooting instructor, dog handler, new recruit trainer, office worker, investigator, etc.

Many police officers begin their careers as patrollers who have these duties:

▪ respond to emergencies

▪ write tickets and arrest suspects

▪ write reports, e.g., after giving someone a ticket or arresting a suspect

▪ be visible to the community, e.g., doing car patrols

▪ raise public awareness of the importance of obeying the law

▪ build ties with the community

Police officers must be able to justify their actions if anyone challenges them.

Investigators gather evidence needed to convict suspects of crimes. These are

some of their duties:

▪ question witnesses and suspects

▪ examine the scene of a crime or accident

▪ build a file that can be used in court

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Quiz

Who Am I?

I have excellent language skills. Being bilingual is also

important.

My work helps law firms and notarial firms run smoothly.

I do various tasks, such as answering the phone, preparing and

formatting legal documents, and managing files.

I am a . . . L - L - G - E - A C - E - E - R - R - Y - A - T - S

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Legal Secretary

Legal secretaries assist lawyers, notaries and

judges. They work on many files at the same

time and keep a close eye on deadlines.

Legal secretaries perform secretarial tasks.

They

• answer the phone and meet clients,

• write letters, and

• organize agendas.

They help lawyers and notaries with their

legal work. They

• prepare and format legal documents,

• manage files and make sure deadlines are

met, and

• collect amounts billed to clients.


Training

To become a legal secretary, you usually need an Attestation of Vocational

Specialization (AVS) for legal secretarial work. This is a 450-hour program

offered in English and in French.

To apply to the program, you need a Diploma of Vocation Studies (DVS) or

relevant work experience.

Work Environment

Legal secretaries usually work in

▪ law firms, notarial firms and bailiffs’ offices

▪ federal, provincial and municipal governments

▪ companies

Work conditions vary significantly. As legal secretaries gain experience, they can

earn up to $45,000 a year. In big law firms, they can earn more than $60,000 a

year.

There can be lots of pressure in the legal work environment, especially just

before a trial and when many cases are going on at the same time.

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Quiz

Who Am I?

I am at the heart of the action during a court hearing.

I wear a black robe, but I’m not necessarily a lawyer.

I spend most of my time in the courtroom sitting in front of the

judge. I’m the person who says “Do you swear to tell the truth, the

whole truth and nothing but the truth?”

I am a . . . C - T - O - R - U C- E - L - K - R

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Court Clerk

Court clerks handle administrative aspects of a

trial. These are some of their duties:

• prepare and organize the court file

• write the minutes, which is a document

detailing everything that happens during a court

hearing

• swear in witnesses, that is, ask them to

promise to tell the truth

• make sure lawyers and witnesses are in the

courtroom before the hearing begins

• schedule hearing dates according to lawyers’

availability


Court clerks work at the heart of the action during a court hearing. They must pay

close attention to what goes on around them.

They need excellent communication skills because they do a lot of writing. They

have to be detail-oriented and very organized.

Court clerks work on call, which means they work only when the court needs

them. Their work schedule changes from week to week.

Training

There is no specific training for court clerks.

Employers often require them to have a Diploma of College Studies in Paralegal

Technology or three years of experience as a legal secretary.

Court clerks who work in the judicial district of Montreal should be bilingual.

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Quiz

Who Am I?

I must write well and pay close attention to detail.

I help lawyers, just like nurses help doctors.

I do research and tell my boss what I found out, but I can’t give my

opinion on cases to clients.

I am a . . . P - L - L - G -R - E - A - A - A

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Paralegal

What paralegals do depends on where they

work. These are some of their duties:

• write drafts of legal documents, which

lawyers will finalize

• research laws, judges’ decisions, legal

textbooks and other sources, for example,

to find convincing arguments for a case

• do some work that legal secretaries do,

especially if they work in a small firm


Training

To become a paralegal, you usually need a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in

paralegal technology.

Some employers don’t require a DEC in paralegal technology. They prefer to

train their paralegals themselves.

Work Environment

Paralegals can work in many different places: law firms, notarial firms, legal

departments of companies, courts, the government, etc.

What paralegals do depends on where they work.

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Quiz

Who Am I?

I help people with difficult life situations. I need to be a good listener

and a good communicator so that I can understand their problems.

I help people find lasting solutions to their problems. I help them deal

with life’s challenges.

I often work with other specialists, such as doctors, teachers and

lawyers, to help people who are having problems.

I am a . . . S - I - A - O - C - L W - E - R - O - K - R

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Social Worker

Social workers help people understand and

solve their problems. They also direct people to

available resources they might need.

These are their main duties:

• meet with people, alone or in groups, to

learn about their problems and to decide what

services they need

• give advice and help people learn skills to

solve their problems

• develop programs to give people the help

they need

• act as family mediators


Training

Social workers need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or social

services. Several Quebec universities offer these programs.

“Social worker” is a professional title reserved only for members of the Ordre

des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec

(OTSTCFQ). This is Quebec’s professional association for social workers.

www.otstcfq.org/pour-nous-joindre (Website in French only).

Work Environment

Social workers work in community centres, hospitals, shelters, youth centres,

prisons and schools. Some of them even work on the streets.

Social workers often work with other specialists, including doctors, teachers,

lawyers and psychologists.

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Quiz

Who Am I?

There is no school program to teach people how to do my job.

I represent authority and the law. I conduct civil and criminal

court cases.

Before I was chosen for my job, I worked as a lawyer for at

least 10 years.

I am a . . . U - G - J - E - D

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Judge

Judges are in charge of court cases and decide

who wins. They make sure everyone follows the

rules, just like referees at a hockey game.


• manage cases from beginning to end

• direct court hearings to make sure everyone

follows the rules

• listen to what is said in court

• analyze evidence (proof), which is the

information presented during a court case

• make decisions and explain how they were

made


Judges conduct civil and criminal court cases.

During a trial they make sure everyone follows the rules.

After the trial they must apply the law to the facts of the case and make a fair

decision.

They spend long hours in an office, reading and writing.

Judges divide their time between their offices and the courtroom.

Training

There is no “judge school” in Canada, but all judges were lawyers first.

Judges are chosen from lawyers who have been members of a bar association

(professional association of lawyers) for at least 10 years.

Depending on the court, it is the federal or provincial government that selects

judges.

Lawyers who become judges have usually spent their careers representing

people in court, but this is not a requirement.

Potential judges are carefully chosen. They need to know the law inside out and

have spotless professional and personal reputations.

Salary

Their salary is set by the law and is made public. They receive a fixed yearly

salary no matter how many hours they work.

Their salary depends on which court they work at. For example, municipal court

judges don’t make as much as judges of the Supreme Court of Canada. But most

earn more than $200,000 a year.

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Quiz

Who Am I?

A witness or someone involved in a court case has a right to my services.

This right is guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

I work mostly in court. During trials, I speak in front of many people,

including judges, lawyers, witnesses and sometimes even a jury.

I am very fluent in two or more languages. My job is to accurately translate

what people say in court.

I am a . . . L - G - E - L - A I - R - T - P - E - N - R - R - E - T - E

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Legal Interpreter

Legal interpreters are important in the legal

system. They break down language barriers

and help people exercise their rights in court.

These are their main duties :

• prepare well before going to court by

learning vocabulary that might be used

during the trial

• listen very carefully to what people say in

court

• state in another language exactly what

was said

Judges and lawyers might ask interpreters to

translate written documents out loud.


Legal interpreters work mostly in court. They might also accompany a lawyer or

notary to meetings or negotiations.

Legal interpreters have to concentrate at all times. Sometimes they must translate

very technical or complicated terms.

They listen to what people say and translate the words out loud, in English or in

French. Legal interpreters must remain neutral and not take sides.

The words an interpreter chooses are important. Good interpreters play close

attention to what a person says and translate it as accurately as possible. They

must concentrate for hours at a time, and they must be good communicators.

Training

There is no specific training for legal interpreters, but most have studied

translation or languages.

Several Quebec universities offer a bachelor’s program in translation. The

University of Ottawa offers a master’s degree in conference interpreting.

(http://arts.uottawa.ca/translation/programs)

Legal training is not necessary but can be very useful.

To be a certified legal interpreter, you must become a member of the Ordre des

traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ – Quebec

association of certified translators, terminologists and interpreters).

You can still work as a legal interpreter without being certified by the OTTIAQ. Visit

the OTTIAQ website for more information. (http://ottiaq.org/en/)

It’s a good idea for legal interpreters to register with the legal interpretation and

translation department of their local courthouse. They must pass an exam to

have their names included on the list of interpreters at the courthouse.

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Quiz

Who Am I?

Most people don’t know much about my job. But the documents I prepare

are extremely important for cases that end up in court.

I have to get at least 90% on a spelling and grammar exam to be able to

practise my profession. I must also know how to record what people say.

I transcribe word-for-word what people say during a trial: testimonies,

admissions, objections, judge’s decisions, etc. I am paid by the hour or by

the page.

I am an . . . O - F - C - F - I - I - A - L S - R - H - O - A - P - G - R - E - T -

N - E

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Official Stenographer

Official stenographers record what people say when questioned during a court

case.

They then prepare a transcript of what they recorded. Judges rely on these

transcripts.

Official stenographers are not always present in the courtroom during a trial. In

these cases, they might be asked to

prepare a transcript from a sound recording

automatically made during the trial.


Official stenographers are in demand in Quebec.

They are officers of the court and are very important in our legal system.

They record what is said and done when people are questioned during a court

case. They also transcribe what is recorded in a written document called a

“transcript.”

Transcripts are extremely important if a case is appealed. Transcripts tell appeal

court judges what happened at trial and this helps them make their decisions.

Stenographers record information in two ways: They can type very fast on a

strange-looking keyboard (a “stenotype”) that uses phonetic symbols (symbols

for vocal sounds), or they can repeat everything they hear into a recording mask

called a “stenomask.”

Training

To become an official stenographer, you need

an Attestation of College Studies in legal stenography or equivalent.

The École de sténographie judiciaire du Québec offers a two-year program

in French. You can do equivalent studies in English or at the Northern

Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). The courses are challenging, and

students learn shorthand, stenography techniques and legal vocabulary.

You must pass the exam of the stenography committee of the Quebec

bar association. The exam is in French. You need 90% to pass the

spelling and grammar part, and 80% for stenography techniques.

Work Environment

Official stenographers are not employed by the court. They are self-employed and

sometimes work in stenographers’ offices. They spend lots of time recording what

people say during court hearings and when people are questioned outside the

courtroom. When preparing transcripts, they work at home or at the office.

Salary

The government decides how much a stenographer can charge:

▪ $70 an hour to record what is said

▪ From $2.90 to $7 a page for a transcript based on the type of witness and

how quickly the transcript is needed

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Quiz

Who Am I?

I work in an office, either alone or as part of a team. I often travel all

over the city. I might have to work early in the morning, late at night or

on weekends.

I deliver legal documents to people.

I make sure that court orders are followed and take the necessary steps

if they aren’t.

I am a . . . F - B - F - I - A - L - I

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Bailiff

Bailiffs often have tough jobs, such as evicting

tenants who haven’t paid their rent. These are

some of their other duties:

• deliver legal documents to people

• carry out court orders

• prepare official reports on situations,

such as a neighbour making too much

noise or an apartment in bad shape. These

reports might later be used as proof in

court.

• collect money that people owe or get

them to voluntarily hand over property


Bailiffs often have a bad reputation because they have tough jobs to do, such as

seizing property, evicting a tenant or informing people that they are being sued.

But bailiffs can also be go-betweens and negotiators, finding solutions to some

difficult situations, such as bankruptcy, divorce and unemployment.

Training

To become a bailiff you need

1. a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Paralegal Technology

or

a bachelor’s degree from a law faculty,

and

2. a permit from the Chambre des huissiers de justice du Québec, which is

Quebec’s professional association of bailiffs. To get the permit you must

a) complete a five-week training program,

b) complete a six-month supervised internship (“stage” in French),

and

c) pass the exam set by Quebec’s professional association of bailiffs.

Bailiffs also have to take 12 hours of continuing education courses every two

years. These courses cover new developments in the profession and help bailiffs

brush up on their skills and learn new ones.

Work Environment

Bailiffs work in an office, either alone or as part of a team.

They travel a lot by car.

They might have to work early in the morning, late at night or on weekends.

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Quiz

Who Am I?

Most of my colleagues work in private practice, but some work in

government, in companies or other organizations.

I am a member of the Barreau du Québec (Quebec bar association).

I can represent clients in court. I also give clients advice and help

them understand their rights and responsibilities.

I am a . . . A - L - W - E - Y - R

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Lawyer

Lawyers can specialize in different areas of law,

such as criminal law, intellectual property,

labour law, etc. But no matter what type of law

they practise, they all do similar things.

• Lawyers listen to and advise their clients.

• They negotiate to try to settle

disagreements.

• They analyze documents and laws to

answer their clients’ questions.

• They represent their clients in court.

• They write many legal documents, for court

or for their clients.


Lawyers represent their clients, give advice and act as mediators.

They can specialize in different areas of law: criminal law, intellectual property,

labour law, corporate and commercial law, etc.

They are officers of the court. This means they must have respect for the law and

act with honour, dignity and integrity.

Training

To become a lawyer in Quebec you must have a bachelor’s degree from a law

school.

You then have to pass exams given by the École du Barreau du Québec

(Quebec bar school). The purpose of these bar exams is to ensure you have the

skills and knowledge to practise law in Quebec.

Finally, you have to do six months of practical training (“articling”) before

officially becoming a lawyer. Once you’re “sworn in” (admitted to the Bar), you’re

allowed to represent clients and give legal advice.

Lawyers must keep their knowledge up-to-date throughout their career by

attending continuing education classes (30 hours every two years).

Work Environment

Lawyers can work in different places: in companies, for the government, in small

law firms, in big international firms and in non-profit organizations. Some of them

work on their own.

Lawyers’ salaries depend on where they work.

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Quiz

Who Am I?

I work during court hearings. I make sure they run smoothly, and I

assist the judge.

I make sure that everyone in the courtroom behaves properly.

At the beginning of the hearing I say: “Silence. All rise please. The

court is now in session.”

I am a . . . C - T - O - U - R U - H - R - E - S

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Court Usher

Court ushers make sure court hearings run

smoothly.

Before the judge arrives, they check that

everything is in order for the hearing.

They also accompany judges between their

offices and the courtroom.

During a hearing, court ushers make sure

everyone in the courtroom behaves properly.

They show witnesses where to stand and help

judges during the trial, for example, by making

photocopies.


Court ushers have a low-key but essential role in the legal process.

Main Duties

prepare and open courtrooms

accompany judges between their offices and the courtroom

greet and show witnesses where to stand during the hearing

make sure people in the courtroom behave properly

help judges during the trial, e.g., by making photocopies

Training

There is no specific training program for court ushers.

The ministère de la Justice du Québec (Quebec’s department of justice) requires

three years of high school (Secondary Three or Grade 9). People with less than

three years of high school must have two years’ work experience for each year of

schooling they don’t have.

Quebec’s department of justice hires court ushers from a bank of job applicants.

Work Environment

Court ushers work part-time and must be on call. Their work schedule might

change from week to week depending on how busy the court is.

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Who Am I?

I support people who were found guilty of a crime.

I help people return to the community after being released from

prison.

I make sure they follow the conditions of their release from

prison.

I am a . . . P - B - R - O - T - O - A - I - N O - R - C - E - I - F - F

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Probation Officer

Probation officers help people released on

probation or parole to return to the community.

They work to lower the chances that they

will commit new crimes. These are their

main duties:

• interview them and decide what they need

to return safely to the community

• prepare intervention plans to help them

take responsibility for themselves

• make sure that they meet the conditions of

their probation or parole

• write evaluation reports on their

behaviour


Probation officers help people released on probation or parole to return safely to

the community.

Probation officers talk with them to understand what they need. They help them

take responsibility for themselves, e.g., find a place to live, recover from an

addiction, etc.

Probation officers keep track of people released on probation or parole. They

meet them on a regular basis and make sure they obey the conditions of their

probation or parole, e.g., they are home by a specific hour, attend therapy

appointments, etc.

Training

To become a probation officer, you must have a bachelor’s degree in one of the

following fields: criminology, psychology, psychoeducation, law, social work, social

services, guidance, school and vocational counselling, sexuality studies or another

related field.

When you apply for a job as a probation officer with the Quebec government, you

must go through a selection process. If you’re selected, you must follow a

training program given by Quebec’s correctional services department.

Work Environment

Probation officers work for the provincial government.

Probation officers work in prisons or courthouses. They work closely with

correctional officers, social workers and other professionals.

Officers who do similar work with people who have committed more serious crimes

are called “parole officers.” They work for the federal government.

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Who Am I?

I must have excellent analytical skills, be precise and pay close

attention to detail.

I play an important role in a country like Canada.

I am fluent in several languages. I translate legal documents from

one language to another.

I am a . . . L - L- A - G - E T - N - R - A - L - T - A - R - S - O

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Legal Translator

Legal translators translate legal documents,

making sure the legal meaning stays the same.


• analyze documents to understand exactly

what they mean

• do research

• accurately translate legal documents from

one language to another

• revise translations done by other translators

• correct texts to make sure they are well

written

Legal translators play an important role in a

country like Canada where two official languages

live side by side.


Legal translators are important in a country where two official languages live

side by side. Also, globalization means that people will need to know about the

laws of other countries. So legal translators are more important than ever!

Legal translators translate legal documents, such as contracts, laws and court

decisions, from one language to another.

They can also write, revise and correct documents.

Training

There are different ways to become a legal translator:

1. Some begin by studying translation or languages, usually in university.

Then they specialize in law.

2. Others begin by studying law and then study translation. Sometimes

lawyers develop translation skills on the job and later specialize in legal

translation.

Several Quebec universities offer a bachelor’s degree in translation and a

bachelor’s degree in law.

Work Environment

Legal translators can work in many different places: government, companies, law

firms and translation agencies. Many are self-employed.

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Who Am I?

I work in a tough environment with people who have been convicted of

crimes.

My job was popularized in the television series Orange Is the New Black.

My main responsibility is to maintain order in places where prisoners are

kept. I also help prisoners return to the community.

I am a C - R - A - O - I - C - R - T - N - L - O - E O - R - F - I - C - F - E

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Correctional Officer

Correctional officers supervise prisoners and

maintain order. They have many other duties

including the following:

• maintain order and watch over places

where prisoners are kept

• make sure rules are followed and use

physical or verbal force when necessary

• accompany prisoners to the hospital or to

court

• evaluate prisoners’ records and help them

return to the community


Prison is a tough environment. To work there, you have to adapt well to

changing conditions.

Correctional officers deal with tense and difficult situations, much like

psychologists, paramedics and fire fighters.

They patrol areas where prisoners are kept. They conduct searches. At times they

have to use physical force and arrest people. Communication is their most

important tool.

Training

To work for the Quebec government, you need a high school diploma and at

least two years of studies after high school in a related field. The government

will check whether you have a criminal record.

To work for the federal government, you need a high school diploma, a

certificate in standard first aid and CPR, and a driver’s licence for emergency

vehicles (class 4A). You must pass written tests and have your fingerprints taken.

The government will also do a background check.

Work Environment

Correctional officers are employed by the federal and provincial governments.

They usually work in penitentiaries or prisons.

Penitentiaries are run by the federal government. They are for people with

sentences (punishments) of two years or more.

Prisons are run by the provincial government. They are for people with sentences

of less than two years.

Correctional officers sometimes work outside the prison or penitentiary, e.g.,

they accompany prisoners to court or to the hospital.

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www.educaloi.qc.ca/legalcareers

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