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Document Translation

Translate legal documents across major languages while preserving legal terminology, meaning, and document structure.

Time Saved

70-85% reduction vs. professional translation

Accuracy

High quality requiring attorney review

Category

Workflows & Enterprise Tools

The Problem

  • Cost of professional legal translation
  • Time delays for translation services
  • Need to verify translation accuracy
  • Preserving legal meaning vs. literal translation
  • Formatting preservation

How Claude Helps

Translates legal documents, preserves legal terminology, maintains document structure, handles major languages, and produces professional output.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1

Upload document

Provide the document in the source language.

2

Specify target language

Indicate the target language and any specific terminology requirements.

3

Run translation

Claude translates the document while preserving legal meaning and structure.

4

Review with bilingual reviewer

Have a bilingual attorney review the translation for accuracy.

5

Finalize translated document

Make corrections and finalize the translated version.

Example Prompt

Translate this German shareholder agreement into English:

TRANSLATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Legal/formal English (suitable for US lawyers)
- Preserve legal terms accurately
- Note where German legal concepts don't translate directly
- Maintain document structure and formatting
- Include original German terms in [brackets] where helpful

SPECIFIC GUIDANCE:
- "GmbH" → Leave as GmbH but note it's a limited liability company
- "Stammkapital" → Translate as "registered capital"
- "Gesellschafterversammlung" → "Shareholders' meeting"

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Full translation
- Notes on any translation challenges
- List of key terms with German/English equivalents
- Flag any provisions that appear unusual under US law

Generate the translated document.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is Claude's legal translation?

Claude provides high-quality translation suitable for comprehension and initial review. For official translations, consider professional certification.

Which languages does Claude support?

Major European and Asian languages. Quality may vary for less common languages.

Can Claude translate and analyze simultaneously?

Yes. You can request translation with analysis, such as 'translate and identify risk provisions.'

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