LEGAL TRANSLATION

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Spanish-English Translation or Instructor Permission. Taught in Spanish and English. Spanish used is standard Spanish utilized in legal settings in all Spanish speaking contexts observing regional differences. Students learn to manage the terminology, style and register of legal documents. Topics covered include civil and criminal law, business correspondence, and documents related to contracts. Focus on concepts, strategies, and skills necessary to produce a professional translation. Offered every spring.