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LilianNekipelov
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Yes, that might be a problem Aug 7, 2014

but where would they be getting the qualified translators from, in such a small place in Louisiana? Sometimes it is hard to get qualified interpreters, especially of some rare languages, in such places as New York. I have personally never heard about any corruption like hat here, and I doubt that it exists-- it sounds rather improbable. I believe them, though. It may happen in some places which do not have a regulated system.

Court interpreting is a very complex profession, whic
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but where would they be getting the qualified translators from, in such a small place in Louisiana? Sometimes it is hard to get qualified interpreters, especially of some rare languages, in such places as New York. I have personally never heard about any corruption like hat here, and I doubt that it exists-- it sounds rather improbable. I believe them, though. It may happen in some places which do not have a regulated system.

Court interpreting is a very complex profession, which requires top fluency in two languages, some practical public-speaking skills, plus thorough legal knowledge about two legal systems in two languages.

[Edited at 2014-08-07 08:58 GMT]
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Orrin Cummins
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Jepun
Local time: 19:05
Bahasa Jepun hingga Bahasa Inggeris
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Hmm Aug 7, 2014

The title of this article says it all I think:

Lost in Translation: Court interpreter's arrest highlights system shortcomings


How's that for shortcomings.


 


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