Wisconsin Court Interpreter Training

Orientation

This program covers the fundamentals of court interpreting. It is designed to give participants an overview of the needs and expectations of the court, with emphasis on ethical conduct, legal terminology, court procedure and basic legal interpreting skills. It includes small group practice exercises to develop interpreter skills. It is appropriate for both foreign language and sign language interpreters.

Written Exams

After the training, an interpreter can take a multiple choice exam covering, general English proficiency, interpreter code of ethics, legal terminology, and a translation, which are offered approximately eight weeks after the training.

Oral Certification Exam

When an interpreter passes the written exam; the next step is the Oral Certification Exam. This exam tests the interpreter’s ability to interpreter in the three modes of interpreting, simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation in a legal setting. Only interpreters who successfully complete the orientation, written exam and oral certification exam and meet the character and fitness requirements, are eligible for Wisconsin Certification.

For more information visit the Court Interpreter Training Program website.