Webinar Description

The 2.5-hour webinar is designed specifically for Spanish-language interpreters currently freelancing in immigration court with SOSi. This comprehensive session aims to equip interpreters with a thorough understanding of the federal court certification exam structure, focusing on the key components that are tested. Attendees will gain insights into the types of questions and scenarios they will encounter, including sight translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, and legal terminology. The webinar will offer a detailed breakdown of the exam sections, highlighting the skills and knowledge necessary to excel. Additionally, the webinar will address the significant structural and terminological differences between federal and immigration courts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your preparation and boost your confidence for the exam. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards certification success!


Continuing Education

Continuing education credits are approved for the following states: 

2.5 CEUs: (States pending approval)

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.


Questions? Contact us!

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

Meet the Presenter

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.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Webinar Description
  • 2

    Webinar

    • Preparing for the Federal Court Certification Exam - Webinar and Resources
  • 3

    Certificate of Completion

    • Final Quiz

    • Final Quiz

    • Feedback Survey

    • Thanks for Watching!

Student Access

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

  • All SOSi courses include 30 days of access. 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]