Advanced Interpretation Seminars

  • Includes overview of the legal process, objectives of court interpreting, explanation of interpreter testing as well as
  • Ethics & Protocol
  • Interpreter Do’s & Don’ts
  • Interpreter Phrases
  • Hints for maintaining Neutrality
Consecutive Interpretation
Includes memory exercises highlighting the following:
  • Chunking
  • Visualization
  • Notetaking
and applying, concepts and vocabulary to the scenarios listed below:
  • Order of protection
  • Burglary
  • Rape
  • Automobile accident involving pedestrian
Sight Translation
Concepts & vocabulary used to translate documents pertaining to:
  • Child support
  • D.U.I.
  • Protection order
  • Probation
  • Instructions to the Jury
  • Harassment
  • Instructions for order of protection
  • Divorce
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Traffic
  • Rape
  • Order to desist
  • Burglary
Simultaneous Interpretation
Instruction for simultaneous performance used in the following examples:
  • Opening argument in a rape case
  • Opening statement (DWI)
  • Closing argument (DUI)
  • Closing argument (Domestic Violence)
  • Mental health history of defendant
  • Statement of constitutional rights
  • Medical expert testimony (DNA)
Seminar will also highlight:
  • Skill building exercises
  • Professional opportunities
  • Publications & additional resources

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