Is language proficiency sufficient to successfully work as a lawyer abroad?
Not necessarily.
A Czech lawyer starting work in Slovakia will face more than just the pitfalls of Slovak law and the often-surprising spelling. Equally important, yet often overlooked, are linguistic nuances that can impact communication with clients… and adherence to professional ethics.
In his latest article on the legalweb.cz portal, Marek Jakubík examines the linguistic challenges faced by lawyers working across borders and shows that sometimes a single word can completely change the tone of legal advice.
The full article is available at the link: https://legalweb.cz/slovensko-marka-jakubika-co-znamena-viete-vybavit-aby-dobre-bolo-2895/