Remote Simultaneous Interpretation in the Courtroom

Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop designed to help you confidently navigate court cases involving Limited English Proficiency (LEP) parties. You’ll gain practical insight into the challenges faced by LEP participants during interpreted proceedings—and learn strategies to ensure fair, efficient hearings.

By the end of this 2-hour session, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize when simultaneous or consecutive interpretation is most appropriate

• Confidently use Zoom’s simultaneous interpreting feature

• Understand how audio quality and speech rate impact interpretation accuracy and listener comprehension

CLE Credit:

Approved for 2 Ethics-Equity CLE credits by the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).

Please note:This workshop does not cover the host-side management of Zoom’s interpreting feature (typically handled by the clerk, coordinator, or bailiff). However, it offers an excellent introduction to remote simultaneous interpreting for judicial officials who are new to—or not yet comfortable with—this option.