Accuracy and consistency are the key to success as a legal translator. This seminar will look at the translation process, from receiving a badly scanned PDF through to the checking process prior to delivery, and will introduce a number of software packages and tools that help ensure accuracy and consistency, and have the added bonus of improving productivity.
During this seminar the speaker will share computer related tips and tricks picked up over the last 15 years that are of particular relevance to legal translators. The seminar will include demonstrations of:
- OCR software and tools for creating a “cleaner” document
- Translation memory software
- Glossary creation
- Macros and Word add-ins of specific use to legal translators
- Tips for using the Standard Legal Terms Dictionary and Japanese Law Translation website
- Tips for efficiently using resource materials
- Translation check software
- Bonus Tip: advice on how to synchronize Word keyboard shortcuts and macros on all your PCs
This seminar will take place in English.
31 January 2015: 2 pm to 5 pm
Seisen University (Room 423, Building 4)
http://www.seisen-u.ac.jp/eng/access/index.php
Advance tickets available now via Peatix: http://peatix.com/event/69858/
JAT members: 1,000 yen
Non-members: 3,000 yen
Advance tickets available until: 2 pm on the 29th of Jan (Thurs)
On-the-day ticket prices:
JAT members: 1,500 yen
Non-members: 3,500 yen
JATLAW Networking Dinner:
Italian Restaurant & Bar -- Nakyuzu (Gotanda)
https://gurunavi.com/en/gc6k700/rst/
5:30 - 6:30 Casual networking
6:30 - 8:30 Networking dinner (fixed food menu): 3,000 yen (drinks at own
cost)
Advance tickets (available until 2 pm Jan 29):
http://peatix.com/event/69858/
On-the-day price: 3,500 yen
Speaker Profile
Cathy Eberst has been working as a translator for over 15 years. She started freelancing in 2001 and incorporated in May 2009 (Orian). She specializes in contracts, articles of incorporation, and company rules.