Professional associations & resources

 

American Translators Association

http://www.atanet.org/index.php

 

Interpreter’s Division (ATA)

http://www.ata-divisions.org/ID/

 

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

http://www.license.state.tx.us/index.htm

 

National Association of Judicial Interpreters and Translators

http://www.utdallas.edu/alta/

 

 

LITERARY TRANSLATION

 

American Literary Translators Association

http://www.utdallas.edu/alta/

 

Literary Division of the ATA

http://www.ata-divisions.org/LD/

Center for the Art of Translation

a non-profit organization  promoting international literature and translation through programs in the arts, education, and community outreach

www.catranslation.org

 

 

 

RESOURCES FOR INTERPRETERS ON INTERPRETING

 

The Courtroom Interpreter: A User’s Guide and Checklist

http://www.ncsconline.org/wc/publications/Res_CtInte_StateCrtJV20N1CrtRmInterpPub.pdf

 

Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination Program

http://www.ncsconline.org/D_Research/Consort-interp/fcice_exam/index.htm

 

Multilingual dictionaries, glossaries, freeware, articles.

http://www.lexicool.com/

 

Foreign Law and Foreign Evidence

http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Past_Issues&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=16749

Membership and active involvement in professional associations are key to learning the tools and techniques to be competitive.  Other benefits include access to new clients and camaraderie and support from professional colleagues.  You also can keep updated on laws and new technology affecting your work.  This professional dedication distinguishes you from average language service providers.