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HARD AND SOFT SKILLS OF A CRIMINAL LAWYER - Coggle Diagram
HARD AND SOFT SKILLS OF A CRIMINAL LAWYER
HARD SKILLS (Technical Abilities – Learned through education and practice)
Knowledge of the Colombian Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code
⚖️
Analysis of jurisprudence (Supreme Court, Constitutional Court, Inter-American Court)
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Interpretation of forensic evidence and criminal investigations
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Oral litigation and legal argumentation techniques in court
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Drafting legal documents such as lawsuits, briefs, and appeals
📝
Legal research and criminological analysis
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Use of legal databases and international regulations
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Interviewing victims, witnesses, and defendants
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Knowledge of International Human Rights Law
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Mastery of the Colombian Accusatory Criminal System
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SOFT SKILLS (Professional Behavioral and Interpersonal Abilities)
Persuasive and clear communication
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Empathy and the ability to negotiate effectively
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Critical thinking and rapid decision-making
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Problem-solving under pressure
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Professional ethics and responsibility
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Emotional control in high-impact cases
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Teamwork with judges, prosecutors, and forensic experts
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Leadership in courtroom settings
🎯
Resilience when facing complex or emotionally charged cases
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Strategic negotiation (plea bargains, opportunity principle)
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