On July 15,Ìý2021,Ìýthe Æ»¹ûÒùÔº School of Continuing StudiesÌýandÌýtheÌýÌýfinalized anÌýagreementÌýthatÌýaims toÌýreinforce standards of excellence in the field of translation and better prepare the next generation of legal translators in Canada.ÌýÌýÌý
As part of the partnership, the Translation Bureau willÌýofferÌýinternships toÌýgraduateÌýstudentsÌýof the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Graduate Diploma in Legal TranslationÌýeach semesterÌýto enable them to put their newly acquired knowledge into practiceÌýand gainÌýreal-world experienceÌýwithÌýthe country’sÌýlargest employerÌýof professional translators.ÌýAdditionally, thanks to theÌýpartnership,Ìýemployees of the Translation BureauÌýwill be exempt from theÌýentranceÌýexamÌýnormally required for admission intoÌýthe program, allowing themÌýeasier access to this cutting-edgeÌýdiploma.ÌýÌý
To promote theirÌýshared commitment toÌýinnovating and preparing the workforceÌýofÌýthe future,ÌýtheÌýÆ»¹ûÒùÔº School of Continuing StudiesÌýand the Translation Bureau willÌýnowÌýjointlyÌýparticipate in activitiesÌýto help students discoverÌýandÌýbetter understand the professional realitiesÌýof this critical field.ÌýÌý
The only program of its kind in North America, Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Translation is aÌýfully onlineÌýprogram designed to train the next generation of Canadian legal translators andÌýjurilinguists.ÌýCombined with Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’sÌýhighly qualified instructors,ÌýaÌýleading-edge curriculum, andÌýaÌýconvenient online format,Ìýthis new partnership will provide our students withÌýtop-tierÌýlegal translation training and real-word experiences forÌýyearsÌýto come.ÌýÌý
Learn more aboutÌýÌýÆ»¹ûÒùԺ’s Graduate Diploma inÌýLegal TranslationÌý²¹³ÙÌýmcgill.ca/scs-legaltranslationÌý
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About the Translation Bureau of CanadaÌý
The Translation Bureau is a federal institution within the Public Services and Procurement Canada portfolio. It supports the Government of Canada in its efforts to serve and communicate withÌýthe publicÌýin both official languages.Ìý
About the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº School of Continuing StudiesÌý
Situated in the heart of Montreal of Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s downtown campus, the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº School of Continuing Studies exists to create skilled, future-ready leaders who can thrive in a rapidly changing world.Ìý
With over 70 programs in more than 30 subjects and offering pathways to 25 critical professional designations, theÌýSchoolÌýattracts over 6000 students from over 130 countries each year. From ages 18 – 99, our students choose theÌýSchool’sÌýpractical and innovative programs, courses and workshops to gain the knowledge and skills they need to launch a career, accelerate their career advancement, or reinvent themselves to switch into an entirely new field.Ìý