Fundamental Skills Video Series
- Sight Translation
- Note Taking and Memory
- Consecutive Interpretation
- Simultaneous Interpretation
- Interpretation Practice Tools and Resources
Video Companion Resources from State Courts
Dictionaries and Glossary Resources
Judicial Council Glossary Resources
California Superior Court Glossary Resources
Additional Glossary Resources
Examination Preparation
Examination Preparation Videos
Examination Preparation Resources
- United States Courts Glossary of Legal Terms
- California Courts Self-Help Guide
- Professional Standards and Ethics for California Court Interpreters
- National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
- California Court Forms by topic
Oral Examination Preparation
- A six-part BIE video series on examination preparation
- Court Interpreter Oral Exam Overview provided by National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
Written Examination Preparation
- Court Interpreter Written Exam Overview provided by National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
- Written Exam 101 video module
- Written Exam 101 Diagnostic Quiz and Answer Key is a supplemental resource to the Written Exam 101 video module.
- Practice Exam provided by Washington State
Take the candidate self-assessment tests to see if you’re ready for the exams.
Use additional resources below to learn about the skills needed to pass the examinations: