What skills are needed to become an interpreter in the federal courts?
Excellent bilingual skills and ability to combine them with superior interpreting skills in the simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation modes. An extensive vocabulary in both the source and target languages, including slang, everyday speech, and technical words used in formal or legal speech. While the information presented above is accurate as of the date of publication, it should not be cited or relied upon as legal authority. It does not take the place of the Federal Rules of Civil, Criminal or Appellate Procedure or the Local Rules of this court. It does not relieve litigants of the responsibility of complying with the court’s Local Rules or Federal Rules of Procedure, or any other obligation imposed by the law. It is highly recommended that legal advice be obtained from a attorney. For filing requirements, please refer to the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, as well as the Local Rules for the United States Court for the Southern District of California.
