Live Online Texas Court Interpreter Orientation

Ready to take the first step toward becoming a certified Texas court interpreter?

This comprehensive orientation will introduce participants to the importance of certification for the court interpreting profession, and highlight the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to succeed in this specialized field. Participants will gain an understanding of the three modes of interpretation—sight, consecutive, and simultaneous—and explore the unique skills needed to perform each effectively.

This course also covers interpreter ethics, courtroom protocol, and the structure of the Texas legal system, along with a detailed overview of the state certification process.

By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of what is expected of them both in the courtroom and during the oral and written certification exams.

Date and Time

  • Class Day

    Saturday

  • Date

    January 10, 2026

  • Time (Central Time)

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT

Take the First Step Toward Certification

Register today to secure your spot in the upcoming orientation and move closer to achieving your Texas Court Interpreter Certification!
Register Now! - $150

Meet the Instructor

Agustin de la Mora

Agustín Servin de la Mora is the president of DE LA MORA Institute of Interpretation. He was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico, and has been a professional freelance and staff interpreter for the last 28 years. He is one of the Supervisor Raters for the National Center for State Courts and has been a lead rater for the federal and consortium oral exams for court interpreters. He was the lead interpreter for the Ninth Judicial Circuit for over a decade, served as member of the Project Advisory Committee responsible for the creation of the National Standards for Healthcare Interpreter Training Programs for the NCIHC. He was a member of the Florida Court Interpreter Certification Board and a voting member of the Technical Committee of the National Consortium for Interpreter Certification. He is a state and federally certified court interpreter, as well as a certified medical interpreter. He has been a consultant for the Administrative Offices of the State Courts, conducting orientation seminars and advanced skills workshops for interpreters in at least 15 states. He has been featured as a speaker and presenter in several national conventions, including those of NAJIT, ATA, IMIA, and NASCA.

Who We Are

DE LA MORA Institute of Interpretation is a fully remote online school that trains legal and medical interpreters to work in their respective fields. DLMII was founded in 1998 by Agustín Servin de la Mora from the vision and core belief that interpretation as a chosen profession deserved better educational options. We are constantly striving to stay ahead of the trends and learning styles prevalent in today’s interpreting field through various formats including in-person seminars, live online instruction, and self-paced education. Our mission is to foster understanding and communication through exceptional interpreter education and development, and to advance professional interpretation standards worldwide. Our vision is to become the most accessible interpreter education platform in the world.
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