Legal Interpreter Certificate Program - LaGuardia Community College

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 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

[ July 12, 2025 – July 12, 2025 ]

Location: In-Person Instruction

Weekday: Saturday

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fee: $25

Course Code: LGIC099U25.T05.01.00

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[ July 19, 2025 – July 19, 2025 ]

Location: In-Person Instruction

Weekday: Saturday

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fee: $25

Course Code: LGIC099U25.T05.02.00

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[ August 02, 2025 – August 02, 2025 ]

Location: In-Person Instruction

Weekday: Saturday

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fee: $25

Course Code: LGIC099U25.T05.03.00

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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

[ August 23, 2025 – November 01, 2025 ]

Location: In-Person Instruction

Weekday: Saturday

Time: 09:30 AM – 02:30 PM

Fee: $1125

Course Code: LGIC100U25.T05.01.00

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REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites

High school diploma or equivalency
Passing of English and native language proficiency tests

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) 482-5481

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.