Category: Legal Interpreting
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What Watching Livestream Court Taught Me About Interpreting (and Why It Matters)
During the pandemic, something quietly transformative happened in the legal system. Court became visible. Not just high-profile trials—the everyday work. Arraignments. Probation violations. Landlord–tenant cases. The mundane, procedural moments that make up the majority of court life. If you’ve spent time watching livestream court, you may have noticed what I…
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Why Ethical Preparation Isn’t About Knowing More—It’s About Noticing Better
There’s a moment many legal interpreters recognize. You’ve reviewed the assignment.You’ve looked up the charges.You’ve done what preparation allows. And still—something feels unfinished. That feeling isn’t a lack of effort.It’s the reality that legal interpreting doesn’t unfold in straight lines. Years ago, when interpreters were first articulating the skills our…
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