Arie de Vois – Portrait of a Notary
Europe denounces the monopoly of notaries, as well as the condition of access to the profession, both of which are considered not competitive. Moves were already under discussion in the drafting of Directive 2006/123/EC on services in the internal market, but had been shelved. A CJEU ruling in 2011 determined that notarial activities are in the field of competition, and a recent Council recommendation (see page 5) has underscored that ruling.
The EU is currently looking for translators from across Europe to work for the EU Institutions in the following languages: Danish, English, French, Italian, Maltese, Dutch, Slovenian.
Previous experience in a relevant role is not required, but candidates should combine a degree-level education with a very self-motivated approach and the drive and determination to make a major contribution.
Applications opened 11 July 2013
Deadline for applications: 13 August 2013, 12.00 (Brussels time)
For more information and to apply, click here.
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Credit: Thanks to Carol for the heads-up.
The International Journal of Law, Language & Discourse 3.1 has just been published.
The Montesquieu Forum at the Université de Bordeaux IV is offering a full-time position as Jurist Linguist.
I just wanted to let you know that there will be a short break in posts this week – back next Monday 17 June. Have a great week everyone!
I’d like to share with you a very interesting article from the New York Times which describes how courts in the United States are increasingly turning to the website Urban Dictionary when terms at issue can’t be found in more traditional dictionaries.
As you may have seen in my previous posts, I am currently carrying out research into the commissioning (buying / procurement) of legal translation, and the briefing of legal translators.
I have had a good response so far, but still need more replies in order to make the research as far-reaching and reliable as possible. If you know anyone in either of the above two categories, I would be really grateful if you could pass on the survey links. From now on they will appear in the left-hand sidebar of the blog, until the surveys close.
Thank you in advance!
Following on from my post on big data last week, here is a slightly worrying short TEDTalk about our online activities, electronic ‘tattoos’ and privacy. In particular, I personally was amazed about the facial recognition technologies mentioned.
While many of you may be celebrating May Day today, did you know that it was also Law Day?
This alphabetically organized webpage gives an “overview of the wide variety of information and documentation resources made available by various entities across the United Nations System“.
From Words to Deeds: translation & the law 
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