Document Reviewer Qualification Fraud Perpetuated 
by Taking Open ALTA Language Tests

Introduction

Some law firms and staffing agencies now require foreign language reviewers to take language tests on the Internet and use the scores in making their hiring decisions. They use the scores to rank all potential candidates for selection or use the test scores as a mandatory passing mark. Some staffing agencies embrace this magic solution enthusiastically. One of the most widely used test vendors is ALTA Language Services. ALTA web site (www.altalang.com) allows any employer to set up a user account for each of its candidates and automatically sends log in name and password to the email address of each candidate. The candidate then can log in the web site and take the test....