Tip for Translator 1

Written Translation Tips 

  Written translation is completely different from any other type of translation. As a rule, there is no need to react instantly - you can take your time, think, choose a better variant, use a dictionary, consult a specialist, etc. Like any other translation it should convey the meaning and the music of the source language. Also, you need to be very accurate with the language and give proper weigh to stylistic features. 

  The most important translation tips are as follows:

Translate meaning not words!
Rely on your wits and savvy - it can prove to be helpful when translating a difficult text
Ask a specialist or a native speaker to proofread your translation so that it sounds natural
Never accept a project which you know is not within your abilities
Skills and translation expertise come with time - remember it!
Language nuances do matter when making a professional translation
A good translation is worth taking time for!
The way documents are organized in one country may not be understood in another
Emulate the original style of the author, be it humorous, wordy, with colloquial or scientific language, etc. 

Source: http://www.all-translations.com/translation-tips.html 

The Long-Felt Need of a legal Translation Textbook

Abstract 

Neglected for years by researchers legal translation has recently obsened a revival within Translation Studies all over the world. It is closely connected with the intensive development of research on specialised (LSP) translation and the growth of translator training institutions fueled by the increased demand on the translation market related to globalisat ion and the European Union. In the last decade three notable books, i.e. Śarćević (1997), A | caraz and Hughes (2002) and Cao ( fO07) , were published; however, none of them is well-suited for training Polish legal translators. Śarćević is theoretically oriented and focuses mainly on translation of legislation in multilingual countries (e.g. Canada) while practically-oriented Alcaraz & Hughes and Cao do not use Slavonic languages as their point of reference.