Episode 5 - The tears and joys of court interpreting in California in its 40+ years and counting

In this episode, we take a stroll down memory lane with Professor Holly Mikkelson as she recounts her experience starting out as a court interpreter. It may have been the only career option available to her back then, but her passion and dedication to the then-infant profession, along with the support of various professional associations and organizing bodies, has nurtured the growth and development of court interpreting. Join us for the 21-minute ride to relive the tears and joys, twists and turns, of court interpreting in its 40 plus years and counting!

CLD podcast Ep.5 Feb 2022 - Holly Mickelson

Time stamps

00:01:39 Starting out as a court interpreter in the 1970s

00:04:35 How the book ACEBO came into being

00:07:11 Court interpreting: then vs. now

00:12:04 Culture as an inextricable factor in court interpreting

00:15:14 Why court interpreters’ rules of ethics are so strict

00:18:08 Advice for aspiring court interpreters

Reference Links

ACEBO (training material for court interpretation): https://acebo.myshopify.com/