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The New Mexico Center for Language Access (NMCLA) is a program of the Administrative Office of the Courts, created with funding support from the State Justice Institute to ensure language access across the New Mexico justice system. The Center offers a variety of online training options for court interpreter certification candidates, bilingual employees of the courts and other justice system agencies and for already certified or working interpreters. Additionally, NMCLA offers consulting and custom training services for state courts and other agencies that need to provide language access under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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2023 LAS Webinar and Symposium Dates

Webinars held from noon to 1:00 pm

January 25: ¿Cómo se dice? Intro to basic court terms
February 24: Working with Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
March 22: Building Vocabulary with Purpose

April Symposium - Wednesday the 26th

Ethics: What would you do? 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Review of Jan-March Classes. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Scribing Program 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Language and Culture in the Judiciary 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Webinars held from noon to 1:00 pm:

May 26: Vocabulary acquired. Now, what was that word?
June 21: Tips for Public Friendly Remote interpreting
July 28: Language and Culture in the Judiciary
August 23: Who, what, where, and when of document translations

September Symposium - Wednesday the 20th

Ethics: What would you do? 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Review of May-Aug classes 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jury 1:00-2:00 p.m.
You’ve been served! 2:30-3:30 p.m.

2022 Diversity & Inclusion Annual Report

Language Access & ADA Services
Annual Report
2022 Issue II

Featured in this report, you will find:

Language Access and ADA Title II Strategic Planning
Scribing Services
LEP Jurors
Inclusive Community Engagement Initiatives
Training and Education
Download Diverity & Inclusion Report 2022

Up To 100% Tuition Scholarships Available
Posted December 6, 2022

NMCLA is now offering scholarships of up to 100% of tuition for the Justice System Interpreter Certification Program.

Learn about the program.
Apply here.

2023 Court Interpreter Certification Required Training & Examinations Schedule

ASL Class: A Practical Exploration of Techniques for Interpreting for Deaf Witnesses

Instructor: Professor Carla Mathers, Esq.

Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2023 and Sunday, February 5th, 2023
Time: 8am - 3pm MST
This class will be held remotely via Zoom. A meeting link will be sent to your email prior to the start of the class

Register here.

2022 Justice System Interpreting and Language Access Specialist Certificate Programs

Apply here.

Language Access Fundamentals Learning Module

The Fundamentals module trains both monolingual and bilingual staff across the country’s state courts.

Click here to access.
More information here.

Let's take a moment to get inspired. Language Access Services is presenting a series of conversations with nationally and internationally renowned professionals in our field.

Lejos, pero cerca. Far away, but close. In these times of social distancing, a way to use technology to stay connected and learn about one another.

Go to recorded interviews.