Course Description

Having trouble passing the Federal Exam? Taking it for the first time? This course takes a unique approach by unabashedly “teaching to the test.” With an accent on self-learning and self-critique, we will review the test structure, objective and subjective scoring units, strategies to help cope with test-taking nerves and, of course, do a deep dive into interpreting technique in all three modes tested on the exam. Key terminology is of course addressed.

What you will learn

  • Understand how the exam is organized, scored and rated and how to translate that knowledge into study and test-taking strategies.

  • Strengthen interpreting skills in all three modes with an accent on bolstered delivery consistency and adaptability.

  • Strengthen core interpreting techniques.

Who should attend

This course is specifically designed for interpreters planning to sit for the oral portion Federal Court Interpreting exam.

Skill Level: Advanced     Language: Spanish     Specialization: Legal

Continuing Education

This course has been approved for continuing education credits in the following states:  

8 CEUs: CO, NC, OK, OR, TN - Foreign Language, UT, WA, WI, (More states pending approval)

8.5 CEUS: TX

For states not listed, students can individually apply for CEUs in the specific state or states where needed by submitting all necessary information required by state prior to attending.


Don't see your state? Contact us!

(407) 677-4155 | email: [email protected]

Federally Certified Interpreter

Katty Kauffman

Katty Kauffman is a conference and legal interpreter, a graduate of Pedro de Valdivia School of Law in Santiago, Chile and the Certificate Program in Comparative US/Latin American Legal Reforms at Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, DC. A member of NAJIT and AIIC, she is a contributing author to the 2nd Edition of Fundamentals of Court Interpretation and a member of the Editorial Board of the 2nd Edition of Sandro Tomasi's Criminal Law Dictionary. A frequent speaker nationwide on the criminal procedure reforms that have swept Latin America, a former staff interpreter with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and federal exam rater, she is currently working as a freelancer from her home base in Miami.

Hear From Previous Students

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FCICE oral

Angela SInclair

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The Federal Court Interpreter Exam (FCICE) Oral Prep

Carla Collins

Excellent course with Katty Kaufman. Very informative and full of excellent materials. Highly recommend for any court interpreter whether studying for an exa...

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Excellent course with Katty Kaufman. Very informative and full of excellent materials. Highly recommend for any court interpreter whether studying for an exam, needing continuing education credits, looking to polish skills, or wanting to have good old fashioned fun learning about our craft.

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Good course

Maria Rincon

Well structured. I enjoyed it. Thank you.

Well structured. I enjoyed it. Thank you.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A message from the instructor

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    Intro to Federal Exam

    • Intro to Federal Exam

    • Test your learning - Intro
  • 3

    Consecutive

    • Consecutive Interpreting, Part 1

    • Test your learning - Consecutive Part 1

    • Consecutive Interpreting, Part 2

    • Test your learning - Consecutive Part 2

    • Self-Study Exercises
  • 4

    Sight

    • Sight Translation, Part 1

    • Sight Translation, Part 2

    • Test your learning - Sight
  • 5

    Simultaneous

    • Intro to Simultaneous

    • Simulultaneous Practice

    • Test your learning - Simulultaneous
  • 6

    Self Study

    • Self Study Guidance and Resources
  • 7

    Bonus Tracks

    • Bonus Track 1, After You Pass

    • Bonus Track Video - Ethics
  • 8

    Final Exam

    • Instructions

    • Final Exam

    • More Resources for You

    • Additional Simultaneous Practice Materials: Advanced

    • Certificate of Completion

    • Feedback Survey

Student Access

Student access on this platform is limited the same as if attending a live class.

  • Our 40 hour courses include 6 months of access. All other courses can be accessed for 3 months.

  • We want to help you get the most out of our classes. If you need additional time please contact us.

  • 407-677-4155

  • [email protected]