The Hessian Translators and Interpreters Association held a seminar in Frankfurt on 10 September 2022 about working as a court interpreter in Germany. The presenter, Ms Heike Demme, is not only a court interpreter and a sworn translator, but also an honorary judge in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. About 15 attendees were able to benefit from her experience and teaching skills. I attended the seminar as well, and was not disappointed!
Event details
| Type of event | one-day seminar in German language |
| Title | “Dolmetschen bei Gericht und Behörden – Hintergrundinfos und Praxisbeispiele” [Interpreting for courts of law and public institutions – basic information and practical examples] |
| Event organiser | German Federation of Translators and Interpreters, Hesse regional chapter |
| Facilitators / Presenters | Heike Demme |
| Date | 10 September 2022 from 10am to 5pm |
| Place | Gewerkschaftshaus • Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße 69-77 • 60329 Frankfurt |
| Main topics | • Introduction to the German legal system with a depiction of the Judiciary’s organisation and explanations about the most common legal terms that come up during interpreting jobs • Overview of the professional area of court interpreting, including legal basis and practical examples • Role plays for a better understanding of common interpreting jobs • Discussions about practical professional aspects for court interpreters, such as marketing, payment, and working with courts of law and other public institutions |
