Imposter syndrome can affect even the most experienced interpreters and translators. This week, The Couch explores practical steps to boost confidence, develop resilience, and navigate self-doubt in judiciary interpreting. Share your thoughts and learn from your peers!

In this insightful blog post, Hilda Shymanik recounts a challenging experience as a court interpreter during a remote bond hearing. She explores the complexities of attorney-client privilege in virtual settings and reflects on the interpreter's role in ensuring accurate communication. Hilda invites readers to share the

Several weeks ago, a friend and freelance colleague fell in the cafeteria of the courthouse where some of us work. The floor was wet and the “wet floor signs” were out of her line of vision. Once she was embarrassingly sprawled on the floor

I have to be really honest. Every time I hear about a problem here or there with some client or court who does not want to pay a fair compensation to the interpreter, or someone wondering why the interpreter needs to prep for an assignment... The post R-E-S-P-E-C-T appeared first on NAJIT.

The Couch is a place to exchange ideas and brainstorm, not only for its contributors but also for our readers who engage in the ensuing discussions. Sometimes, a person needs to ask a large number of people what the best course of action is to be... The post The Couch: Register a Business? appeared first on NAJIT.

I happen to be a state certified interpreter. By no means does this indicate that I am a perfect interpreter; I am not. It does indicate that I passed a test on a given day, with at least the 70% needed in each section in order to be deemed... The post 20%-30% – Among other things appeared first on NAJIT.

The Couch is a place to exchange ideas and brainstorm, not only for its contributors but also for our readers who engage in the ensuing discussions. A common fallacy in our time is to say that nothing is real unless you’re able to explain it. But... The post The Couch: Can’t quite put my finger on it… appeared first on NAJIT.

A few decades ago, “language access” was not really a phrase. Litigants who did not speak English were frequently left in the dark as to their own judicial proceedings, and this carried severe consequences. The evolution of court interpreting as a profession has relied on... The post A Threat to Our Profession appeared first on NAJIT.

The Couch is a place to exchange ideas and brainstorm, not only for its contributors but also for our readers who engage in the ensuing discussions. Sometimes, the saying “Don’t shoot the messenger” has, even today, failed to catch on for some individuals. A special thank... The post The Couch: We don’t have all day… appeared first on NAJIT.