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Going to school for Interpretation?

If you are interested in a gratifying and rewarding internship experience, the Superior Court of California, County of Orange Interpreter Intern Program may be just what you're looking for!

The Intern Program can provide invaluable experience to individuals interested in a dynamic career in the legal environment.

• Partner with professional interpreters and engage in an experience-based learning program.
• Build résumé.
• Fulfill college/university internship requirements.
• Serve the community by working to support legal processes and procedures performed by the Superior Court.

City of Orange, Santa Ana, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Laguna Hills.

ALL INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES ARE UNPAID and

We are currently only taking students enrolled at Cal State Fullerton.

The interpreter internship program is currently being offered to college-level students enrolled in a legal interpretation program who are preparing for certification as a Court Interpreter.

Eligible students will have completed a minimum of 6 hours training in professional standards of court interpreters and a minimum of 48 hours of skill-based language lab work in consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, with preference given to those having also completed sight translation and advanced judiciary interpreting courses. Additional preference will be given to those students who are working on their post‑graduate studies in interpreting and translation.

The interns will act under the direct control and supervision of the court through Court Reporter and Interpreter Services (CRIS) management. The court will provide student interns with appropriate training and orientation.

There are varied qualifications in coursework depending on your school's program. We will review and verify all qualifying applications for coursework.

• Submit a completed and detailed application.
• Be currently enrolled in coursework for interpretation.
• Be prepared to submit proof of enrollment.
• Be sure to type your email address and contact telephone number correctly.

• You will receive notices via email after submission.
• If accepted, you will be asked for documentation on course completion.
• You will be required to complete a background check that includes fingerprinting.
• You will receive an orientation on court and internship policies and procedures.
• You will be expected to provide 45 hours of your time.
• You will be scheduled at half‑day intervals (3.5 hours) at least once a week.
• Internship is expected to be completed within 6 months.
• If you are not accepted this round, you may re‑submit after 3 months.
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01:
For what language are you requesting an internship for?

• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Other

02:
If you listed "Other," please list the language.

03:
Please list the name of the school(s) you have attended and/or currently attending for Interpretation.

04:
Please list all of the Interpreter coursework you have completed, including completion dates.

05:
When do you expect to complete your degree/certification for interpretation from the current school you are attending?

06:
Are you willing to work as an UNPAID intern?

• Yes
• No

If accepted into the Orange County Superior Court Intern/Volunteer Program, I understand that I will not be reimbursed for any unauthorized mileage or out‑of‑pocket expenses. As an intern/volunteer, I am not an employee of the Court; I understand that I am not covered by the Court’s Memorandum of Understanding. I understand that State law requires that I must possess valid automobile/liability insurance and agree to have such coverage if I am involved in using my own vehicle for Court business.

It is also my understanding that a criminal record check is conducted on all interns/volunteers, and the results of such check are used for the sole purpose of evaluating the suitability to access Court files, confidential information.

• Yes
• No

08: I understand that the Court and its officers, employees and agents shall not be held liable for any death, injury or property damage claims arising from intern/volunteer work. I also understand that if any claim arises out of the foregoing, the intern/volunteer shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the Orange County Superior Court and its officers, employees and agents from the same.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question