civil law
The legal rules and their applications used in disputes between different parties.
Supreme court judges preside in high courts, dealing with complex criminal and civil cases. They examine the case during trials in order to formulate a sentence or to direct a jury in reaching a conclusion, and decide on any punishments if an offending party is found guilty. They rule proceedings and ensure the trial is held in a fair manner compliant with legislation.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
6 competencescivil process order
The legal procedures and standards that courts follow in civil lawsuits.
correctional procedures
The legal regulations and policies concerning the operations of correctional facilities, and other correctional procedures.
court procedures
The regulations which are in place during the investigation of a court case and during a court hearing, and of how these events occur.
criminal law
The legal rules, constitutions and regulations applicable for the punishment of offenders.
legal terminology
The special terms and phrases used in the field of law.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesguide jury activities
Guide the activities of a jury during a court hearing and in the decision-making process to ensure they act in an impartial manner and that they heard all the evidence, arguments and witness accounts relevalt to the trial so that they can make the best decision, on which the judge may base a sentence.
hear legal arguments
Hear legal arguments presented during a court hearing or other context in which legal cases are handled and decided upon, in a manner which provides both sides equal opportunity to present their arguments, and making a decision based on the arguments in an honest and impartial manner.
maintain court order
Ensure that order is kept between the parties during a hearing in court.
show impartiality
Perform duties for disputing parties or clients based on objective criteria and methods, disregarding prejudice or bias, to make or facilitate objective decisions and outcomes.
supervise court hearings
Supervise the procedures during a court hearing to ensure they are compliant with regulations, occur in an orderly and honest manner, and to ensure that no moral or ethical boundaries are crossed during questioning or the presentation of legal arguments.
Cross-sector
4 competenceshear witness accounts
Hear witness accounts during a court hearing or during an investigation to assess the significance of the account, its impact on the case under scrutiny or investigation, and to aid in reaching a conclusion.
interpret law
Interpret the law during the investigation of a case in order to know the correct procedures in handling the case, the specific status of the case and the parties involved, the possible outcomes, and how to present the best arguments for the most favourable outcome.
make legal decisions
Make decisions in legal cases in order to reach an official conclusion which has to be enforced, creating a decision which is legally binding for the parties involved in the case.
observe confidentiality
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
5 competencescriminology
The study of criminal behaviour, such as its causes and nature, its consequences, and control and prevention methods.
law enforcement
The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.
law of non-marital cohabitation
Legal regulations which configure the rights and obligations of stable cohabitation couples without marital ties. Set of principles that recognise de facto unions, encompassing legal fields such as property, children, inheritance, financial responsibilities or separation, in order to protect both parties interests.
legal case management
The procedures of a legal case from opening to closing, such as the documentation that needs to be prepared and handled, the people involved in different stages of the case, and the requirements that need to be met before the case can be closed.
legal research
The methods and procedures of research in legal matters, such as the regulations, and different approaches to analyses and source gathering, and the knowledge on how to adapt the research methodology to a specific case to obtain the required information.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescommunicate with jury
Communicate with the jury of a court hearing in order to ensure they're fit for jury duty in the trial, will be able to remain impartial and make sound decisions, and to ensure they are briefed on the case and are aware of the court procedures.
ensure sentence execution
Ensure, by contacting the parties involved and monitoring and handling progress and follow-up documentation, that legal sentences are followed as they were issued, such as ensuring that fines are paid, goods are confiscated or returned, and offenders are detained in the appropriate facility.
supervise legal case procedures
Supervise the procedures conducted during or after a legal case to ensure that everything occurred compliant with legal regulations, that the case is finished before closing, and to verify whether no mistakes have been made and all necessary steps were undertaken during the progression of the case from start to closing.
Cross-sector
7 competencesadvise on legal decisions
Advise judges, or other officials in legal decision-making positions, on which decision would be right, compliant with the law and with moral considerations, or most advantageous for the adviser's client, in a specific case.
analyse legal evidence
Analyse evidence, such as evidence in criminal cases, legal documentation regarding a case, or other documentation that can be regarded as evidence, in order to obtain a clear image of the case and reach resolutions.
apply knowledge of human behaviour
Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.
compile legal documents
Compile and collect legal documents from a specific case in order to aid an investigation or for a court hearing, in a manner compliant with legal regulations and ensuring records are properly maintained.
present arguments persuasively
Present arguments during a negotiation or debate, or in written form, in a persuasive manner in order to obtain the most support for the case the speaker or writer represents.
present legal arguments
Present legal arguments during a court hearing or during negotiations, or in written form after a trial concerning its outcome and sentence, in order to ensure the best possible outcomes for the client or to ensure the decision is followed. Present these arguments in a manner that is compliant with regulations and guidelines and adapted to the specifications of the case.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.