Legal Transcription
Transcribe It offers fast, accurate, reliable transcription services for all types of Legal Transcription

What is legal transcription?
Legal transcription is the process of converting recorded legal audio or video files (such as police interviews, interviews under caution), PACE interviews, ABE (achieving best evidence) interviews, and 999 calls) into structured, accurate written documents to be used for legal reasons.
Legal transcription is used for, but not limited to:
• Family court
• Personal injury claims
• HR Tribunals
• Landlord/tenancy disputes
• Benefit fraud cases
The importance of accuracy in legal settings is vital. Court instructions, tribunal hearings and evidence records must be word-perfect. Judges, lawyers, witnesses and jurors rely on accurate transcripts to make decisions that affect people’s lives.
Why choose us?
Since 1992, Transcribe It have been trusted by legal firms, councils, businesses, the police and other public sector organisations to produce high quality, secure transcripts, that fall within Legal Aid rates.
Our experienced transcribers have a keen ear for detail and can accurately interpret complex legal terminology. Transcription is a specialised skill requiring concentration, precision and attention to detail.
We deliver transcripts of the highest quality, in secure environments:
• Our platform meets the 14 Cloud Security Principles of the National Cyber Security Centre
• We also utilise Egress, when required
• Our transcription team are UK based and DBS checked.
• We are GDPR registered and hold Cyber Essentials accreditation.
• High security encryption: XTS-AES 128-bit
Transcribe It offers a purely human transcription service and AI is not utilised in our work.
All our work is kept inhouse and we do not deal with third parties.

Decide on a service level
Intelligent verbatim
Our most popular service. Participant responses are typed out but omit EXCESSIVE use of verbal tics, [you know, kind of, like etc]. Interviewer’s questions included but “okays and so’s” etc. minimised.
Word for Word
A middle ground. Word-for-word accuracy of participant and interviewer. Notable ers and ums of 2 seconds or over are included, to reflect pause for thought.
Strict Verbatim
Everything that is said and how it’s said, capturing ums, ers, pauses, hesitations and stumbling over words
Optional extras
In addition to our transcription services we offer the following optional extras.
Time stamping
Voice ID – up to 8 respondents
Excel format
Anonymisation
Colour coding by respondent/professional type etc.
Contact us today to get started!
How it works
Decide on a service level
Decide on which level of transcription you would like: Intelligent verbatim, word for word, strict verbatim, and any extras: Anonymisation, time stamps, colour coding.
Contact us
Contact Transcribe It and we will inform you about our competitive rates.
Upload your files
We will send you an invitation to our secure platform. Upload your audio or video securely.
We transcribe
We transcribe your audio into a clearly laid out, accurate transcript.
We notify you
We’ll send you a notification and a link to your folder to download your files.
Need your work quickly?
If you need your work quickly, you do not pay more for the privilege. We offer high quality transcription services with turnaround times from 24 hours AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Why choose Transcribe It for Audio Transcription?
Experience
We have been in the business since 1992 and understand out clients’ needs.
Quality
Our transcription team are experts in their field with an average tenure of 8+ years.
Secure & Confidential
Secure platform used by many UK.GOV departments. All our transcribers are UK based and DBS checked.
Reliability Guaranteed
Fast, reliable turnarounds from 24 hours at no extra charge.









Security And Confidentiality Are Paramount And Transcribe It Is Committed To Maintaining The Trust And Confidence Of Visitors To Our Website And Users Of Our Services.
FAQs
How do I find a good quality, digital transcription company?
- A professional transcription service should prioritise accuracy and reliability in terms of meeting deadlines, speed and security. But whilst speed is important, it should not come at the expense of accuracy. At Transcribe It we strike the right balance between delivering digital audio transcriptions on time, without ever compromising on quality.
- Security of your data should be paramount. Transcribe It prioritises the privacy of your data and employs robust security measures, adhering to the National Centre for Cyber Security’s 14 Cloud Security Principles. Here is a small sample of Transcribe It’s testimonials:
“‘The service I have received from Transcribe It is exceptional. The whole process is extremely smooth and easy, and the quality of transcripts is great! Transcripts are always delivered on time and the team, especially Nicki, are always so helpful and extremely quick to respond, on hand to help, if needed! Would not go anywhere else!” Research Analyst, National Healthcare Professional Organisation
“I was delighted with the service I received from Transcribe It. The company processed a lengthy conversation involving Swahili words and phrases efficiently and accurately. Your communication was clear and timely, and the staff I dealt with – friendly and professional. I will definitely use Transcribe It again, and I will be recommending the company to friends and colleagues.” Professor, University
How can I have my audio or video transcribed into text?
You now have three clear choices when deciding how to have your audio or video transcribed into text:
- Human transcription: Human transcription services are a great choice for producing clearly presented transcripts from the most simple to complex recordings. Completed by a professional transcriber, this method is suitable for a wide range of audio and video files.
- AI transcription: Voice recognition software and AI transcription uses advanced technology to convert audio or video files into text format.
- AI/human transcription hybrid: A professional human transcriber checks and corrects AI generated text, fixing errors, improving grammar, and structuring sentences so they make sense and are factually correct.
Do you offer AI transcription?
- We specialise in human and hybrid transcription. While we don’t offer standalone AI transcription, our hybrid service combines AI speed with human accuracy checking, ideal for large volume projects where pure AI output isn’t accurate enough.
How do I choose between human transcription or AI transcription?
- Human transcription: The human ear is our most significant advantage, enabling Transcribe It’s team of professional transcribers to produce an accurate reflection of a discussion, capturing language nuances, accents, and the context of conversation.
Human transcribers turn audio into text by offering an extra layer of quality control, they proofread transcripts, ensuring that the final transcript is free from errors, inconsistencies or misinterpretations. Human transcription is particularly vital in specialised fields such as police interview transcription, academic research transcription, HR and tribunal transcription, medical transcription and legal transcription.
Human professional transcription services offer a higher level of data security and confidentiality than AI can. This is crucial for sensitive content such as HR investigation interviews, research interview transcription, pharmaceutical research, public health research, where data breaches can have severe consequences.
Transcribe It LISTENs to a discussion, we don’t just HEAR it. We have vast experience in transcribing recordings, from the most simple dictation to the most complex of recordings, turning any audio or video interview, meeting or tribunal into a clearly presented, accurate transcript.
- AI transcription: AI offers speed, it’s cheap and it’s scalable, and can process really large volume projects quickly, that would not be affordable to have transcribed by a human.
Automated systems do however struggle with accuracy, in terms of nuance, jargon and understanding accents. The transcript layout is often jumbled, sentences and paragraphs run into each other and speakers are misidentified. They can even miss out large chunks of text all together.
- Hybrid AI transcription/human check and correction: Human transcriptionists identify and address errors related to accents, slang, technical terms, ambiguous language, and other nuances that AI might miss. They also ensure accuracy, clarity, readability and proper formatting according to specific client needs
Transcribe It is leveraging its years of human transcription expertise to enhance the accessibility of AI-generated content. By combining the human touch with the speed and efficiency of AI, we ensure transcripts that are not only fast but also accurate, clear, and reliable.
How do I ensure my data is secure when using transcription services?
- If you’re looking for secure transcription for confidential or sensitive recordings, the best digital transcription should come from a UK based transcription company, and utilise robust security measures. They should have a transparent Data Protection Policy, detailing how data is collected, stored, used and protected.
Transcribe It’s security credentials:
- Secure platform with state-of-the-art encryption, trusted by many UK government departments.
- Fully registered with the ICO and compliant with UK GDPR regulations.
- Data is stored within the UK and adheres to the 14 Cloud Security Principles outlined by the National Cyber Security Centre.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/cloud/the-cloud-security-principles
- Our platform holds IS27001 certification, the international standard for information security management systems, and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials/overview
- All transcribers are UK-based and DBS-checked
- Your data is only visible to the individuals specifically managing or working on your transcription.
- Recordings are shredded within 24 hours of a transcript being shared with the client. All data stored within the cloud.
- Transcribe It utilises Threatlocker – Endpoint Zero-Trust protection, with allowlisting, ringfencing, elevation control, storage control, network access control, real-time auditing and Prevent Zero-Day Ransomware.
- Transcribe It utilises Cisco Umbrella DNS-layer Security
https://docs.umbrella.com/deployment-umbrella/docs/welcome-to-cisco-umbrella
Do You Charge Extra For Express Turnarounds?
- A good quality, well established transcription service will offer a 24-hour audio and video transcription service.
- Need urgent audio transcription? Transcribe It offers fast, secure and accurate transcription for interviews, meetings, research and more, AT NO EXTRA COST.
- Our transcribers are happy to go the extra mile, working flexibly in order to produce a professional transcript to be proud of, and fulfil our clients’ needs.
Where can I find an affordable, high quality, human transcription services company?
- If you’re searching for affordable, high-quality human transcription, the key is to find a provider that delivers transparent pricing and consistently accurate transcripts — without hidden fees or inflated turnaround charges.
- Uniquely for our industry, we don’t charge extra for fast-turnaround, we simply fill our diaries up as we go along. Transcribe It offers professional transcription services without the premium price tag.
- Transcribe It believes in fair pricing and offers consistently better value. We regularly benchmark our rates against our competitors and on average, we are 30% cheaper, offering exceptional value without compromising on quality or service.
- You pay per recorded minute for transcription and per admin hour for AI check and correct.
- No hidden fees, with human transcription services, you are assured of the cost before you start.
- Whether you’re in an academic setting, HR, the police, market research or a business requiring a meeting to be transcribed, Transcribe It delivers affordable transcription you can trust.
What our clients say
Excellent service from start to finish. Communication was prompt, the team was responsive and professional, and the quality of the work exceeded my expectations. Everything was completed efficiently and on time. In an era where AI is increasingly being used for audio transcription, it was genuinely refreshing to have skilled professionals carry out the work manually with such accuracy, care, and attention to detail. I would highly recommend their services.
Perfect E. Asamoah
University of Nottingham
The team at ‘Transcribe It’ have transcribed over 70 confidential research interviews for our international project this year. Their transcriptions are accurate and produced in great time, even with difficult technical terms, poor recordings and sensitive subjects. Transcribe It is professional, friendly and wonderful to deal with. Completely recommend Nicki and the team – I will be using Transcribe It again!
School of Law
University of Strathclyde
Transcribe It is my go-to transcription service for interviews. They have transcribed around 40 interviews for my research and they are always to an incredibly high standard. The team is very professional and I’m always pleasantly surprised at how quick they complete the transcriptions.
Royal Veterinary College
We have been working with Transcribe It for many years; we research in the field of child protection and conduct interviews with children, young people, parents and professionals. Their service is swift, professional and transcripts always to the highest quality. Confidentiality is assured and I have no hesitation in recommending their service.
Institute of Applied Social Research
University of Bedfordshire
I have used Transcribe It on several research projects over the past five years, their communication is always very prompt and clear, and transcription work turned around in good time. I would recommend to anyone needing a quick, but well-executed, transcription job!
Division of Epidemiology and Public Health
School of Medicine, The University of Nottingham
Nicki Brown and her team have worked with us for over 15 years now, and we couldn’t imagine using anyone else. Their personal experience of the needs of academic qualitative researchers and professional handling of all aspects of the transcription process mean Transcribe It provides a truly excellent service
Department of Geography
University of Exeter
University of Leeds used Transcribe It to transcribe a large number of telephone interviews from a national-scale research project. I was really impressed by their speed of turnaround, accuracy of the work, and price, and was further impressed by their dedication to customer service – it really was a pleasure doing business with them.
Business School
Leeds University
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