Court Interpreter Orientation

The Court Interpreter Orientation is the second step in becoming a court interpreter taken after passing the Written Exam. Before taking the Oral Exams, you must take the Orientation.

The Orientation is an introduction to the structure and terminology used in Washington State Courts. It also provides an overview of what court interpreting is and how you can prepare for the Oral Exam.

Originally the Orientation was a one-day in-person class held in the spring or summer. However, we are currently moving the Orientation on an online format that will be available on-demand. If you would like to be notified when we have an update on the Orientation, add your name and email to this Orientation Notification List.