Master Resource Index | Spanish English Interpreters | Legal Medical
The Professional Compendium for Legal, Medical, and Mental Health Interpretation
I. Legal Glossaries (A–Z)
Administrative & Regulatory Law Terminology (A–Z) Banking & Financial Regulations Terminology (A–Z) Business & Financial Crimes Terminology (A–Z) Civil Law Terminology (A–Z) Civil Litigation & Discovery Terminology (A–Z) Comprehensive Legal Terminology Index (A–Z) Constitutional Law Terminology (A–Z) Courtroom Proceedings & Trial Procedure Terminology (A–Z) Criminal Law Terminology (A–Z) Cybercrime & Digital Evidence Terminology (A–Z) Employment & Labor Law Terminology (A–Z) Evidence & Exhibits Terminology (A–Z) Family Law Terminology (A–Z) Federal Court Procedures & Filings Terminology (A–Z) Federal Courts & Appellate Terminology (A–Z) Forensic Science Terminology (A–Z) Immigration Law Terminology (A–Z) Insurance & Claims Terminology (A–Z) Legal Glossary & Medical Interaction Context (A–Z) Interpreter Ethics & Practice Terminology (A–Z) Juvenile Justice Terminology (A–Z) Medical & Psychological Terminology (A–Z) Police & Investigation Terminology (A–Z) Property & Contract Law Terminology (A–Z) Real Estate Transactions Terminology (A–Z) Sentencing, Punishment & Corrections Terminology (A–Z) Taxation & IRS Enforcement Terminology (A–Z) Torts & Personal Injury Terminology (A–Z)
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II. Training Drills & case studies
The Legal Interpreter | Case Studies | Dramatic Courtroom Scenarions Crimes and Legal Procedures Criminal Court: 25 Drills | Courtroom Procedures | Glossary Interpreting for Mental Health | Clinical Training Drills Law: Criminal: 25 Drills | Glossary Law: Family Law: 25 Drills | Glossary Law: Immigration 25 Drills | Glossary Law: Personal Injury 25 Drills | Glossary Law: Insurance Claims 25 Drills | Glossary Law: Case Study & Drill | Worker’s Comp Personal Injury Medical: 25 Drills | Glossary Medical Terminology Anatomy: The Biological Script Medical Interpreting 101 | Essential Scenarios & Medical Terms | Spanish / English Special Education: 25 Drills | Glossary Social Services: 25 Drills | Glossary
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III. Medical terminology Certificate
Precision in medical language is vital. Recommended free certified courses from Des Moines University.
Medical Terminology (English)
Access Free CourseTerminología Médica (Español)
Acceder curso GratisIV. Technical Medical Master Index
V. interpreter scripts & Protocols
Professional Field Protocol
The Professional Introduction The Professional Self-Correction Protocol The Interpreter’s Professional Protocols Boundaries and the Scope of Practice | What if Situations Miranda Warning Protocol How to Handle a Miranda Warning | Cómo Manejar una Advertencia Miranda Common Miranda Interpretation Errors | Errores Comunes en la Interpretación de Miranda Law Enforcement Oath
Technical Mastery & Survival
The Science of Interpretation Interpreter’s Shorthand: Note-Taking Symbols Regional Slang & Idioms: The Interpreter’s "Street" Guide Mastering the Legal Interpreter Job Interview The Interpreter's Survival Guide
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VI. judicial & clinical Authorities
VII. law, Education & community
Professional Journals & Articles
The Ethics of Legal Interpretation in Capital Cases Navigating Mental Health Advocacy for Non-English Speakers Technological Advancements in Remote Video Interpreting Bilingual Education: The Bridge to Professional Fluency
Resources for Schools & Law Students
VIII. Roadmap to certification
THE ROADMAP TO STATE AND FEDERAL COURT CERTIFICATION
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION
A rigorous test of general English proficiency and courtroom ethics. Passing scores typically require 80% or higher.
THE ORAL EXAMINATION (THE "TRIPLE MODE")
- Sight Translation
- Consecutive Interpretation
- Simultaneous Interpretation
