Why Should You Study the DPSI Law?
The Qualification That Opens Doors in Legal Interpreting.
If you want to work as an Interpreter in courts, police stations, solicitors' offices or immigration tribunals in the UK, the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) Law is the qualification you need. It's not just useful - for many of these settings, it's a requirement.
The DPSI Law is a Level 6 Ofqual-regulated qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) - the UK's Royal Charter professional body for language professionals. It has been the benchmark qualification for public service Interpreters for over 30 years, and it's recognised by the UK Ministry of Justice, accepted for the Police Approved Interpreter and Translator (PAIT) scheme, and supported by the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). In short, it's the qualification that the legal system trusts.
The linguisttraining.com DPSI Law preparation course covers 37 modules and 81 exercises, taking you through everything from the UK legal system and criminal justice process, to consecutive and simultaneous interpreting techniques, sight translation, legal terminology, and the professional ethics and conduct expected of a legal Interpreter. The course is self-paced and fully online, giving you 12 months of access to work through alongside your existing commitments.
You'll develop a thorough understanding of how the UK courts operate, the different types of proceedings you might interpret in, the specific challenges of legal interpreting - including the handling of sensitive content, managing your impartiality, and dealing with distressing testimony - and the professional standards you'll be held to. The course doesn't just prepare you for the exam; it prepares you for the job.
This is a demanding course for serious, committed linguists. You'll need a near-native command of both English and your other language (at least CEFR C1-C2), and prior interpreting experience. If you have these foundations and you're ready to build on them, the DPSI Law is one of the most professionally rewarding qualifications available to an Interpreter. Students who pass tell us it transforms their career - giving them access to higher-paid, more complex assignments and the professional credibility that comes with a nationally recognised credential.
linguisttraining.com has a proven track record with DPSI students. The team previously won the CIOL Nuffield Trophy for Best Group Entry - an award reflecting outstanding candidate performance in DPSI examinations.
"I highly recommend this course to all students who aspire to work as legal Interpreters," said one recent student. Another used it to pass with both 'Distinction' and 'Pass' grades in the written exams. The results speak for themselves.
Level: 6 (Degree equivalent) | Cost: £599 | Access: 12 months
Explore the DPSI Law course at linguisttraining.com/courses/dpsilaw.
