Live Online FCICE Written Exam Prep
Are you ready to become a federally certified interpreter?
We can help you take the first big step! Join us for this 6-session class designed to prepare you to take Phase I of the Federal Court Interpreting Certification Exam (FCICE), the English Written Exam.
Students will be able to interact with the instructor and classmates in an online environment via a user-friendly software. All classes will be recorded and made available to the students within 24 hours as a reviewing resource for catching up or self-study sessions.
Take advantage of this opportunity to develop your knowledge on ethics with court-certified interpreters and instructors!
Language & Exam Focus
This course is designed specifically for Spanish–English interpreters preparing for the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Exam (FCICE). It is not intended for state-level certification exams.
Questions? Call or email us anytime — we’re happy to help you find the course that best fits your certification goals.
Course Overview
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Take a practice written exam
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Review and study each section of the exam
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Receive feedback from a certified interpreter
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Improve vocabulary
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All materials are included
2026 Schedule & Class Dates
Below is the complete 2026 calendar for all live sessions.
Each Cohort: 9-Hour Training | All times shown in Eastern Time (ET).
| Cohort | Class Days | Dates | Time (ET) | Enrollment |
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| Cohort 1 | Mon, Wed | February 2, 4, 9, 11, 17, 19 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM | Closed |
| Cohort 2 | Mon, Wed | March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM |
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| Cohort 3 | Mon, Wed |
April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM |
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Meet the Instructor
Instructor
Sean McCarthy
Sean McCarthy is a federally certified staff interpreter at the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. He received his MA in Translation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and also holds a BA in Linguistics/Spanish from the University of Pittsburgh. Sean has previously taught at NYU's School of Professional Studies, having designed the curriculum for their diploma in legal interpreting program. More recently, he designed and taught a college level class on court interpreting for Rutgers University. Before joining the Eastern District of New York, Sean was a staff interpreter for Union County Superior Court in Elizabeth, NJ for eight years. Prior to his experience in the field of legal interpreting, he worked as a full time medical interpreter in New York City at hospitals including Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center.
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.
