Use your bilingual skills to begin a career in the growing field of legal interpreting.
COURSES
Legal Interpreter Language Screening (Spanish/English)
Pass this diagnostic exam before registering for the Legal Interpreter Certificate Program. The diagnostic exam is valid for up to one year. Nonrefundable testing fee applies. ND
Location: In-Person Instruction
Weekday: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $25
Course Code: LGIC099U25.T05.01.00
Location: In-Person Instruction
Weekday: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $25
Course Code: LGIC099U25.T05.02.00
Location: In-Person Instruction
Weekday: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $25
Course Code: LGIC099U25.T05.03.00
Legal Interpreting (Spanish/English)
Learn the skills required to deliver accurate interpretation in legal settings. You will study interpreting techniques, legal terminology, and the U.S. legal system through role-playing and group discussions. You'll also prepare to take the Court Interpreter Exam for the New York State Unified Court System. Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a LaGuardia certificate of completion. Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency and passing of a Spanish/English diagnostic exam. (The diagnostic exam is valid for up to one year.) ND
Location: In-Person Instruction
Weekday: Saturday
Time: 09:30 AM – 02:30 PM
Fee: $1125
Course Code: LGIC100U25.T05.01.00
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Passing of English and native language proficiency tests
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Contact Us
Career and Professional Programs
Phone:
(718) 482-5481
Email:
aceprofessional@lagcc.cuny.edu
Room:
C-222
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM – 6:15 PM & Sat 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Register
Before registering for the Legal Interpreter course, you will need to pass an online screening test. You may click here to create a profile and register for the Legal Interpreter Screening Test. Once you have passed the online screening test, you may log into your account and register for the Legal Interpreter course.
Before registering for Court Interpreter Exam Preparation, you will need to take the Legal Interpreter course or have equivalent experience. You will also need to take an online screening test. You may click here to create a profile and register for the online screening test. Once you have passed the online screening test, you may log into your account and register for the Court Interpreter Exam Preparation course.
