Legal Office Interpreting Vietnamese

Program Code: SAC.LOIV.CA

Program Control Number: 43991

The Certificate of Achievement for Legal Office Interpreting Vietnamese is designed to prepare the student for employment in a legal setting interpreting Vietnamese to English and English to Vietnamese. Students will be prepared for employment in law offices, court reporting services and the courts, both at the State and Federal level. Students will have a basic understanding of legal terminology, ethics and legal procedures.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Understand the Ethics and regulations of the legal profession in California by completing Law 100 or Para 100 and Law 121 or Para 121.
2. Understand basic terminology used in the law office and courts by completing the Law 110.
3. Demonstrate an entrylevel proficiency in legal interpretation (Vietnamese/English) by completion of BA 143 or LAW 143.