Occupation
Court interpreter
Renders speech between languages in hearings, examinations, and legal meetings so that a party can follow and participate. The interpreter conveys meaning, register, and hesitation faithfully, and does not explain, soften, or advise.
Also known as: Legal interpreter · Judiciary interpreter
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Part of Law, compliance and justice
What the work involves
- Prepare terminology and case background before an assignment
- Interpret consecutively during witness testimony and questioning
- Interpret simultaneously for a party following the proceeding
- Sight-translate documents that are read into the record
- Tell the court when an utterance cannot be interpreted accurately
How people commonly enter
- High proficiency in both working languages plus a college or university interpreting program
- Court interpreter accreditation or roster testing run by the court system
- Certification through a professional interpreters' body where one operates
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Typical work context
Public facing · Fast paced · Varied work · Involves travel
Related interests
Social (helping) · Artistic (creative) · Conventional (organizing)
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Skills to practise
- Verbal reasoning
- Working memory
- Processing speed
- Attention and concentration
- Learning and information retention
Practice suites
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Official sources
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Interpreters and Translators · United States
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- Canada NOC (ESDC) — National Occupational Classification search · Canada
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