Webinar: Translation of Legal Documents

April 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Presented by Aida Sarbassova

Aida’s Bio:
Experienced English – Russian Translator and Associate Member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA) with over 10 years of progressive experience in interpretation and translation. Licensed Community Interpreter Trainer (TCIT) who has successfully trained and mentored over 100 professional interpreters and translators since 2020, and has provided instruction on a range of essential topics, including preparation for the interpreter proficiency test, community interpreter ethics and protocols, basic translation techniques, formatting, editing, proofreading, and an introduction to CAT tools.

This workshop is primarily designed for novice translators who are looking to deepen their understanding of the dos and don’ts of legal translation. It also offers valuable insights for experienced practitioners interested in refining their approach or refreshing their knowledge.

This 90-minute session will include:

Common transfer problems: culture-specific terminology, proper names, date/calendar formats, etc.
Effective use of templates and adherence to formatting requirements
Practical guidelines for revision and proofreading
Understanding declarations of translation, translator’s affidavits, and notarization

Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm MT
Cost: $45
ATIA Members: $35 (members must be logged in)

To Register: Click below on ‘Add to Cart‘ then click on ‘Cart‘ to be directed to the registration page. Fill in blanks then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’ and follow the prompts

Deadline to Register: April 22, 2025, at 17:00 hours firm.

**In order for this webinar to proceed, there must be at least 10 people registered.

**A Zoom invite will be sent to registrants one day before the event.

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Associate Level Translation Exam – Spring 2025 ~ Registration Open

April 5, 2025 9:15 am - 4:00 pm ATIA Online via Mettl Platform

ATIA Spring 2025 Online Associate level Translation Exam will be held on April 5, 2025.

Mandatory Prerequisites:

Pass the Code of Ethics Exam – within the past 2 years
Pass the English Proficiency Exam – within the past 2 years
Candidates who passed both the editing, and the reading comprehension versions of the English proficiency exams, may attempt the translation exams for both combinations on the same day. Results for either language must be valid (within the past 2 years). MUST register for the same language combinations as confirmed prior to taking the English proficiency exams.
ATIA members adding a language combination must have passed the English Proficiency Exam required for the language combination and direction being applied for.

Important Steps:

Register for the Introduction to Translation ~ Four Part Webinar Series ~ by Regina Landeck

For details go to the ‘Events/Exams” header on our website or click the following link: Introduction to Translation
These webinars are not mandatory but highly recommended for all candidates taking the associate level translation exam!

Read ‘all’ of the following registration information:

- The Translation exam is 2 hours long BUT you must allow 2 hours and 45 minutes for this test.
- Registrants will translate one (1) text.
- Exam Time if taking from OTHER language into ENGLISH: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (must allow 9:15 am – 12:00 pm).
- Exam Time if taking from ENGLISH into OTHER language: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (must allow 1:15 – 4:00 pm).
- Should you be eligible and opt to attempt the translation exam in the opposite direction as well, it will be necessary to set aside 2 hours and 45 minutes for both the pm and the am exams.
- The translation exam is offered online through the Mettl platform.
- NOTE: Following Registration and eight days prior to the exam date (March 28) you will receive by email:
  - - Exam rules and instructions
    - Rules and disclaimer form to be signed and returned
    - Form to list the hard-copy dictionary/reference material you will have on exam day
    - A Mettl platform technical practice test invite – to familiarize registrants with the Mettl exam platform only
    - A PowerPoint presentation to review the technical features of the Mettl online exam platform
- Full refunds will be granted for cancellation of registration only if the Exam Coordinator is informed of the decision by e-mail within 10 days of the exam date. After that time no refund will be issued.
- Examinations: Refunds (less a $25 administration fee) will only be given to those candidates who miss the exam due to medical reasons, provided a doctor’s note is submitted to the exams coordinator at least 24 hours prior to, or within two weeks following the exam. Refunds will not be given for any other reason. Alternate arrangements to write the exam cannot be made.
- Registration Fees cannot be applied to other ATIA events or exams and cannot be carried forward to future exams. If you register for this exam without the pre-requisites you will receive a refund less a $25 administration fee.

Registration Deadline: March 17, 2025 at Noon MDT – Firm Deadline

Hard-copy dictionaries and reference material only. No Online search tools whatsoever are permitted during the online exam.
Questions: Contact Exams Coordinator by e-mail Here

Register and Pay:

Click below on ‘Add to Cart‘ then click on ‘Cart‘ to be directed to the registration page. Fill in blanks then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’ and follow the prompts.

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Introduction To Translation Four Part Webinar Series – Registration Open

March 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom

Regina Landeck presents

‘Introduction to Translation’ webinar series:

Regina Landeck, M.A. is a certified translator for German to English and English to German. She is a member of ATIA and a corresponding member of ATA. Regina holds a law degree from Germany, a post-graduate diploma in adult education, and a master’s degree in translation. She taught legal translation in the online Translation Certificate Program at New York University for 10 years and continues to operate her own translation business, ProLingua Consulting. Regina teaches translation webinars and is also active as a mentor and tutor to new translators.

Scroll to table below for the description and date of each webinar in the series.
NOTE: IF you wish to purchase “All 4 Webinars” there is a cost savings of $20, simply Choose option “Bundle all 4 Webinars” in below table. ATIA members must be logged in to receive $10 discount per webinar/ $20 discount for the bundle of 4 webinars.
OR you may purchase individual webinars at $40.
When ready to register and pay click the appropriate link under “Payment/Registration” then click cart button to proceed to payment/registration page.
Deadline to register is March 21, 1700 hrs firm.
The translation exam is April 5

Zoom Invites will be sent ONE day before event.

Date	Time	Webinar	Purpose of Webinar	Payment/Registration
March 24, Monday	6 – 8 pm	Source Text and Target Text	Many candidates may fail their translation exams because they don’t properly analyze the source text for meaning, structure, background, and literary devices. This webinar aims at raising awareness of these important aspects of a successful translation.
March 25, Tuesday	6 – 8 pm	Translation Processes and Practice Session	What goes into a successful translation? Which processes are involved? This webinar will provide some guidance. Candidates are requested to translate a text before the webinar. We will discuss the translation processes and look at the elements that make this text challenging.
March 26, Wednesday	6 – 8 pm	Revision Techniques	Translation – like writing – is a process. The first draft is never the final version. In this webinar, we will discuss revision techniques for exams and professional translation work.
March 28, Friday	6 – 8 pm	Translation as a Business	Most translators in Canada are freelancers. Taking the step toward self-employment can be scary and requires serious thought and preparation. This webinar offers some food for thought about freelancing in today’s global economy.
		Bundle All 4 Webinars	FOR COST SAVINGS……