“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” —Socrates Jon Leeth was the Special Assistant to the Assistant Director in Charge of Court Reporting and Interpreting Services, also referred to as Chief... The post Building the New 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.

The article below was originally posted in 2017. Memory is an interpreter’s best friend; here’s to “remembering” a useful contribution. Enjoy. or How to Forget About Interpreting and Just Listen You know how the saying goes: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.... The post The Trouble With Memory… appeared first on NAJIT.

In keeping with the season, our theme on The NAJIT Observer this month is horror stories. As interpreters and translators, we’ve all encountered scary people and situations, but we’ve also lived to tell the tale!

Interpreting is for those who are determined not to stop learning. Ever. Any questions? Read Athenas latest post and tell us what you think.

How easy or difficult is it for a professional to navigate between court & conference interpreting? Athena shares her observations with us. You be the judge.

Athena regales us with more of her adventures in interpreting while in Toronto. As usual, she paints a good picture with words. Enjoy!

Have you ever considered weaponizing that which scares you? Make your fear a tool that will lead you to success? Running scared can be good for the soul.