Legal Interpretation Services Asia

LEGAL INTERPRETATION SERVICE IN ASIA

A LEGAL INTERPRETATION SERVICE conventionally refers to the on-site translation of legal content in a verbal format.

It is a highly demanding task which requires a synthesis of in-depth knowledge in legal norms and jargon, translation theory, as well as a decidedly technical appreciation of the relevant source and target languages. The slightest misunderstanding of the legal context, or ambiguity, whilst interpreting may result in undesired judicial or arbitrary judgements being passed. In legal interpretation, first-rate accuracy is not a bonus: it is an imperative.

At Elite Asia, we provide two main categories of LEGAL INTERPRETATION SERVICE:

•   Consecutive Legal Interpreting

CONSECUTIVE LEGAL INTERPRETATION is defined as "the process of interpreting after... a speaker...has completed one or more ideas in the source language, and pauses while the interpreter transmits that information" in the target language (Russell, 2005), within a legal setting. This is the most popular kind of LEGAL INTERPRETATION SERVICE, and involves speakers and interpreters alternating in short bursts of speech. Its key advantage lies in the significant amount of time it affords interpreters to grasp the legal context required for interpretation.

•   Simultaneous Legal Interpreting

SIMULTANEOUS LEGAL INTERPRETATION is defined as "the process of interpreting into the target language the same time as the source language is being delivered" (Russell, 2005), within a legal setting. This is a more sophisticated kind of LEGAL INTERPRETATION SERVICE, with speakers and interpreters speaking concurrently with the aid of specialised simultaneous interpretation equipment. Clearly, such a LEGAL INTERPRETATION SERVICE can only be provided by highly skilled and experienced legal interpreters, since there is no room for error. Simultaneous legal interpreters typically work in pairs, owing to the intense level of concentration demanded of them, taking turns to rest every 30 minutes or so. SIMULTANEOUS LEGAL INTERPRETATION is often used in major conferences and meetings, where time is short.

Additionally, besides our interpreting services, Elite Asia sells and rents out simultaneous interpreting systems for mass interpretation.

ABOUT ELITE ASIA'S LEGAL INTERPRETATION SERVICES

Here are two reasons why you can be assured of quality legal interpretations at Elite Asia:

•   All Our Legal Interpreters Are Stringently Selected Professionals

Our selection process comprises of a holistic review of our legal interpreters' academic qualifications, empirical legal knowledge, interpreting qualifications, interpreting experience and past referrals. Additionally, all legal interpreters at Elite Asia are selected from the top interpretation cohorts of various countries.

•   All Our Legal Interpreters Have An Average Of At Least 5 To 10 Years Of Active Interpreting Experience

Prior to undertaking their first interpretation project at Elite Asia, our legal interpreters must present a portfolio reflecting 5 years of their professional interpretation work for review.

OUR SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING SYSTEMS

At ELITE ASIA, we offer two types of simultaneous interpreting system:

DIGITAL CONFERENCE INTERPRETING SYSTEM				WIRELESS SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING SYSTEM
• Suitable for large-scale conference settings (more than 20      pax)				• Suitable for small-scale meeting settings (less than 20      pax)
•  Interference-free				•   Interference-free within 200m range
•  Interpreting via Infrared System				•   Interpreting via Radio Frequency
•  •  •  •  •  •	Equipment Required: Interpreters’ booth Interpreters’ desks Digital headsets Control console Transmitters Infrared Radiators			•  •  •  •	Equipment Required: Stationary wireless transmitter Portable wireless transmitter with head microphone Portable wireless receiver with head earphones Travelling chargers and case
•  Rental Only				•   Sales & Rental Options Available

At ELITE ASIA, our expertise in navigating the myriad cultures, coupled with our comprehensive capabilities in languages, has propelled us to the forefront of quality interpretation and translation.

Written by Samuel Tan