Legal Interpreting

Some state government agencies will be required to offer translation and interpreting services under an executive order issued by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The six languages for which translation and interpreting must be offered include Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Russian, French and French Creole.

If you work in the insurance industry, you know that recorded statements are important parts of adjusting claims. But what if the person giving the statement only speaks a language you don't understand? Telephonic interpreting could be the solution.

Telephonic interpreting can be a boon to legal professionals in need of language services, but it sometimes presents difficulties and may not always be the right solution for your particular needs. For more common languages and prescheduled meetings and events, an on-site interpreter is almost always the best option.

You need to communicate with a client who speaks another language, but you don't have access to a legal interpreter. You need telephonic interpreting services. With one toll-free call, you can reach a professional legal interpreter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Even if you are not a court interpreter, it is a good idea to become familiar with the code of conduct if you work with interpreters. Knowing what is expected and what to expect of interpreters in court can help to avoid confusion or bridge divides.

Legal interpreting is not an easy task. Any linguist working in the legal and court interpreting field knows that the position calls for skill and accuracy.

Court interpreters are an integral part of trials as well as procedures that extend beyond the courtroom. Having interpreters in court is essential for fairness in a multilingual and litigious society. A better understanding of what interpreters in court do, what they need and how difficult their work can be...

Court interpreters are necessary to interpret for the thousands of people that make appearances in US courtrooms every year who speak a primary language other than English. It makes sense that the demand for qualified court interpreters grows each year. The demand is great for a reason — not every...

When you hire an interpreter, you want to be assured that he or she will do quality work. For that reason, many people look for certified interpreters. But what exactly makes an interpreter certified?

Have you ever needed an interpreter and considered a bilingual acquaintance? If someone is fluent in two languages, he or she should be able to be a good interpreter, right? Actually, the skills needed for the sensitive situations that require interpreters go above and beyond just the basic knowledge of...