Legal Interpreting Training



2024 Legal Interpreting Training Registration is Now CLOSED!


Limited to 30 participants in one Advanced Track!

This 3-day workshop is 2-days of preparation for a 3rd all-day mock trial experience as it exists in today's court system. The courtroom is limited to 30 participants in one Advanced track.

ALERT: The first 24 participants to register will be "hands up" for the mock trial on Sunday, and the remaining 6 participants will observe the mock trial on Sunday. All 30 participants will be training together Friday and Saturday.

There is no Novice Track at this time; we will focus on one Advanced track only in March 2024.

Topics vary for each track and may include case file analysis, terminology, interacting with the courts, and witness testimony. This workshop does not provide training on teaming strategies for Deaf and Hearing teams, nor does it prepare interpreters as agents for social or systemic change.

This RID Professional Studies CEU is sponsored by Hallenross & Associates, LLC, with the note of being a specific Legal workshop, and is offered
2.1 RID PS CEUs at the Some/Intermediate Knowledge level. This training will be conducted in American Sign Language (ASL).

Target Audience: ASL Interpreters and Certified Deaf Interpreters/Deaf Interpreters

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 16, 2024

Cancellation and Refund Policy
No Refunds on or after Saturday, February 17, 2024


You must commit three full days. Do not leave the courtroom early on Sunday.

Dress code: Courtroom attire for three days

Training Location
Stetson University College of Law
1401 61st Street S
Gulfport, FL 33707

Training Schedule
Friday, March 1, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Airport
Tampa International Airport (TPA) ~ 24 miles
St Petersburg/Clearwater Airport (PIE) ~16 miles
Orlando International Airport (MCO) ~ 112 miles

See the Presenters' bios, click
here.


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2024 Sunday's Live Mock Trial via Zoom

Registration is
CLOSED!


Observer Only
Sunday, March 3, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RID PS CEUs: 0.7


We are opening up the virtual observation to observers with a reduced rate and the opportunity to receive RID CEUs. Our partnership with Stetson University College of Law makes our training like no other. ITP students and anyone interested in legal interpreting are welcome to be an observer in this unique experience of seeing interpreters working in a live, unscripted courtroom setting on Sunday's Mock Trial.

Observation Guidelines:
Observers will not be able to engage in discussions, but every effort will be made to answer questions during Sunday's Mock Trial and after the training in the Chat via Zoom and by email.
Commit to attending a full day of observation on Sunday to receive RID CEUs.
No half-day rates are offered.

This RID Professional Studies CEUs is sponsored by Hallenross & Associates, LLC. This program is offered for .7 CEUs at the Some/Little Knowledge level. This webinar will be conducted in English and American Sign Language via Zoom. Participation via laptop or computer is required. No phones.

Target Audience: ASL Interpreters, Certified Deaf Interpreters/Deaf Interpreters, Interns, and Interpreting Apprentices

NOTE: This legal training WILL NOT BE RECORDED for later viewing and will not be released to the public for viewing.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 28, 2024. No late registration is accepted.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
The last day of refund is on or before February 28, 2024. No refunds after February 29, 2024. No Exceptations!

For more information, email
Training@aqiservices.com

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Co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Advocacy and Center for Excellence in Elder Law
Stetson University College of Law
Gulfport, Florida

RID CEUs are sponsored by Hallenross & Associates, LLC

Click here to Meet the Presenters



Legal Interpreting Training
Live Mock Trial & Courtroom Experience


Please read the details carefully.

This 3-day workshop is 2 days of preparation for a 3rd all-day mock trial experience as it exists in today's court system. Topics vary for each track and may include case file analysis, terminology, interacting with the courts, and witness testimony. This workshop does not provide training on teaming strategies for Deaf and Hearing teams, nor does it prepare interpreters as agents for social or systemic change.


Advanced participants:
Have done some courtroom interpreting:

  • Are familiar with the judicial process in general
  • Are familiar with courtroom personnel and their associated roles
  • Are familiar with the trial process (criminal and/or civil)
  • Are familiar with case preparation techniques
  • Are familiar with common legal terminology for criminal and/or civil cases

Plan Your Travel In Advance

RID Activity Report (Sign-In) & Evaluation will be handed out during the training weekend. Please check your full name matches in the RID Database when you sign in on the RID Activity Report sheet during the legal training weekend. You will be required to sign in using your RID member #. You will receive an electronic certificate of attendance after the Legal Training.

Dress Code
Courtroom attire for three days

Hotel Accommodations
Here's a link to the Stetson website that lists the area hotels. We do not have hotel blocks.
ALERT: there is nothing within walking distance of the Stetson University College of Law. You will need transportation to get back and forth. Lyft and Uber are available in the area.
https://www.stetson.edu/law/about/home/hotels.php

Airport
Tampa International Airport (TPA) ~24 miles drive
St Petersburg/Clearwater Airport (PIE) ~16.3 miles drive
Orlando International Airport (MCO) ~112 miles drive

Training Location
Stetson University College of Law
1401 61st Street S
Gulfport, FL 33707

Light Refreshments will be provided by AQI.
If you have any special dietary, please bring your snack, and we have coolers to store. Please write your name on your bag to store in the cooler.
*You don't want somebody to take your bag accidentally.* Lunch is included for three days through the training weekend at Stetson.

Social time on Thursday evening
Details will be announced after registration and payment.

Sunday's Mock Trial Courtroom
Do not leave the courtroom early on Sunday. The courtroom ends at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday's Mock Trial.

Should you be interested in adding to the email list for the Legal Interpreting Training, welcome to direct at
Training@aqiservices.com.

Thank you!




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