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History of Legal English Throughout the Years: 3 Main Influences of English Common Law

In this blog post I try to shed some light on the three main influences that helped shape the language of English Common Law as we know it today.

Once cualidades que ―según Marina Orellana― el traductor debe reunir para ejercer con eficacia su oficio

This blog post is in Spanish. It is a summary of the 11 qualities that every translator should have according to renown Chilean English-to-Spanish translator Marina Orellana.

Translation, Spanish, Career PathMarco DiazOctober 9, 2017Traducción, Jurídica, Español, InglésComment

How Is Legal Language Defined

In this post I attempt to give a definition of legal language in order to understand why legal translators need to overcome a double layer of linguistic logic.

Translation, Law, LinguisticsMarco DiazSeptember 8, 2017legal language, instrument of law, translator in California, tool for juristsComment

The Translation Method: Find Out How Prime-quality Translations Are Produced Using an 11-step Process

Ever wonder what makes the reading of a text seem effortless? You'll be surprised to find out that there is quite a process behind it, but don't worry because we can take that pain away from you.

On the Aspects of Legal Translation

In this post I discuss some of the aspects and challenges of legal translation from Anglo-Saxon countries to Spanish-speaking legal systems. I also mention what official documents are and the advantages of using an independent translator for your language needs.