On-Demand Course

Short-Course

Interpreters

Introduction to Interpreting in Legal Settings

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Description

An introduction to the context that legal interpreters work within, ideal for new entrants into the field. This course is an essential first step for interpreters who want to provide their services in legal settings, covering various aspects of legal systems and legal interpreting domains.


Who would this be useful for?

This course is suitable for interpreters who are new to the profession or to the legal interpreting field.


This course will cover the following items:

Legal systems around the world

The Australian legal system

Types of laws

The legal interpreting field and interpreting domains

Professional ethics in legal interpreting

Vicarious trauma and self-care


Course outcomes

Knowledge

Characteristics of legal systems around the world and in Australia

How laws are made in Australia, including through the courts

Australian court structures

Characteristics of different types of laws and how they’re dealt with in courts and tribunals

Legal interpreting domains and how interpreters work within them

How professional ethics apply to legal interpreting

Characteristics of vicarious trauma and self-care strategies

Relevant terminology to start building legal glossaries


Skills

Assess how to prepare for different assignments

Apply various ethical principles to their practice in legal settings


This course includes:

Video narrated lectures,

Quizzes,

Reading material,

Educational videos


Certificate Earned

 A professional development certificate will be issued upon completion of the course. Learners will be eligible to receive 10 points towards recertification (Section 1.4 of NAATI Recertification PD Catalogue). Some courses may attract PD points from multiple categories. Please choose the most appropriate category for your recertification.

Endorsement

Course Completion Guidelines

Students are required to read and complete all the course content, including watching all videos, and successfully completing all assessments. In order to attain your certificate, you need to score 100% on each assessment. Students will have unlimited attempts to complete the course over the length of their access.

 

Testimonial

Presented By

NAATI Certified Conference Interpreter, Certified Specialist Legal Interpreter, Certified Translator (SP-EN)
Convivence Interpreting and Translation
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NSW, Australia

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