Discover what a career in legal interpreting really involves, gain insights from an experienced practitioner, and take the next step with greater confidence.
Explore the realities of working as a legal interpreter in the UK in this practical and interactive webinar, led by a lawyer-linguist with experience in legal interpreting. Drawing on real-life examples from professional practice, the session offers valuable insights, honest advice, and practical guidance to help you understand what it takes to enter the profession, develop your skills, and build a sustainable career.
This is an interactive session, not simply a presentation. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and raise issues throughout the webinar, helping to shape an engaging, practical discussion around their interests and needs.
What the session covers
- DPSI Law examination: Tips and tricks, the five pathways, and whether the qualification is worth the investment of time and money
- Legal interpreting and AI: The impact of AI and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) on the future of human interpreting
- Working in legal interpreting: Where legal interpreters work, the professionals they work alongside, and the opportunities available
- Remote and on-site interpreting: The differences, advantages, and challenges of each working environment
- Rates, fees and earning potential: The financial realities of Legal Aid and private work, including working with agencies and securing direct clients
- Resources and next steps: Useful materials, practical advice, and guidance on developing your career.
Who should attend this webinar
This interactive webinar is ideal for:
- Anyone considering legal interpreting as a career in the UK
- Those who have recently entered the profession
- Candidates preparing for the DPSI Law examination
- Anyone seeking a clearer understanding of the opportunities, demands and challenges of legal interpreting.
Whether you are exploring your options or taking your first steps towards qualification, this session will help you make informed decisions about your future.
Key takeaways for participants
By the end of the webinar, participants will have a clearer understanding of:
- The initial training and ongoing professional development opportunities available to legal interpreters
- What it takes to prepare for the profession, including the costs, commitment, and pathways into legal interpreting
- The professional, personal, and financial benefits of working as a legal interpreter
- The opportunities, challenges, and practical demands of legal interpreting, from working with clients and legal professionals to navigating different working environments and payment arrangements.
Participants will also receive useful resources, practical advice and guidance on the next steps towards a career in legal interpreting.
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