Presented at the 2024 Summit

Fundamentals in the Legal System

0.3 CEUs, PS Legal

Delve into the fundamental aspects of the legal system, exploring key concepts and processes essential for interpreters working in legal settings. Led by Nigel Howard, participants will gain insights into legal terminology, courtroom procedures, and ethical considerations crucial for effective interpretation within the legal domain.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.9/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.8/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.8/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

5.0/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    I'm just getting started in the legal arena, and there is still SO much I don't know or never thought about. Nigel was amazing and gave me a lot of valuable information that I can now add to my ever-expanding toolbox!

  • Summit Attendee

    Deep yet simple and effective visual layout. Thank you for being both an authority while also kind and approachable & peppering with stories and fun facts to both teach and engage.

  • Summit Attendee

    Nigel has a way of delivering content and material that helps the interpreter feel comfortable and open to learning. His wealth of information helps us build schema in new and exciting ways. It always feels like such a gift to be able to attend a workshop that he is leading. I love how we can co-create meaning collectively that aids in the application to our daily work. Thank you Nigel!

Meet Your Presenter

CDI

Nigel Howard

Nigel Howard is adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Linguistics. It is the same at the University of Victoria. At Douglas College, he works in the Program of Sign Language Interpretation (INTR), and Child, Family and Community Studies (CFCS). Nigel has been an interpreter for around 25 years in various setting such as medical, mental health, legal, theatre, community and conference/workshop settings locally, nationally and internationally. He is an Accredited International Sign Interpreter by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI). He is part of the United Nations team of International Sign interpreters Nigel provides workshops, trainings and presentations for both Deaf and interpreter communities around the world ranging, for example, from Interpreting in Medical Settings to Deaf Interpreter training to Deafhood: Global Diversity in Deaf Culture, and Enculturation & Acculturation: Deaf and Hearing Worlds/Spaces. He also does interpretation on media. One cool thing is commuting by the seaplane between Vancouver and Victoria for work.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Little/None’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.