Professional Linguistics Licensed Interpreter (PLLI)
Focus Area: Courtroom and Legal Interpreting
The PLLI license indicates the bearer has demonstrated knowledge of interpretation ethics, standards, and industry accepted procedures in professional interpreting situations.
With your new PLLI - Court and Legal, you'll be ready to meet State Court Registration requirements.
Requirements:
- Adherence and annual commitment to the Professional Linguistics Courtroom Interpreter Code of Ethics
- Must be able to speak, read, write in at least 2 languages with native or near native performance
- Successful completion of the Licensed Interpreter & Translator class either online or in person
- Achieve a passing score on the online PLLI Exam
- Must annually pass a criminal background check and provide documentation
- Annually provide documentation of at least 1 interpretation or translation assignment per year
Benefits:
- Ability to use the PLLI professional designation as part of your name
- Right to use the PLLI logo on your website or business cards
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of proper interpretation and translation practices
- License in your name with official PLLI logo and seal
- Photo ID badge indicating your identity as a licensed interpreter for use on assignments
- Receive standard assignments in preferred status from Professional Linguistics and other participating agencies
- Ability to work restricted PLLI license required assignments
Exam requirements:
- Online examination - must be taken within two weeks after class completion.
- Multiple choice questions, approximately 20 questions directly related to course work
- Notes may be referenced as required.
- Test will be timed and must be completed within 90 minutes or forfeit remaining questions.
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PLLI - Court & Legal