Use your bilingual skills to begin a career in the growing field of legal interpreting.

Begin your legal interpreting career by earning a LaGuardia certificate. Admission to the program is dependent on passing the Legal Interpreter Screening. If you already have legal interpreting experience, take your career to the next level by preparing for the New York State Court Interpreter Exam with our exam preparation course.

COURSES

Legal Interpreter Screening

Pass this diagnostic exam before registering for the Legal Interpreter Certificate Program. Nonrefundable testing fee applies. ND

Spanish-English Interpreting (LEGAL)

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.ND Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency and passing of English and native language proficiency tests. ND

[ September 30, 2023 – December 02, 2023 ]

Location: Hybrid (Online/In-Person)

Weekday: Saturday

Time: 09:30 AM – 02:30 PM

Fee: $1125

Course Code: LGIC100F23.T05.01.00

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REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites

High school diploma or equivalency
Passing of English and native language proficiency tests
Court Interpreter Exam Preparation: Passing of Legal Interpreter Certificate Program or equivalent experience

CAREER PROFILE

Job Market Trend

Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 29% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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Contact Us

Career and Professional Programs

Phone
(718) 482-7244

Email
aceprofessional@lagcc.cuny.edu

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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.