DPSI Law
DPSI Law Online Course & CIOL Exam Preparation
The DPSI Law course from linguisttraining.com prepares Interpreters for the CIOL DPSI Law exam, and real-life professional legal assignments. Through a comprehensive 37-module syllabus, practical exercises, and expert one-to-one LanguagePartner™ support, you will develop the legal terminology, interpreting techniques, and procedural knowledge required to work confidently in courts, police interviews, tribunals, solicitor consultations, and other legal settings.
If you are preparing for the CIOL DPSI Law exam and / or real-life public sector interpreting, this course gives you the knowledge and skills needed, and provides a Course Diploma Certificate.
Start any time
No term dates, no waiting lists, and no set lesson times. Enrol today and start studying immediately. Only your LanguagePartner™ session and any Mock Exams need to be scheduled in advance.
All language pairs supported
All language pairs into and out of English are welcome. If you do not see yours on our supported languages page, please contact us - we almost certainly have a LanguagePartner™ for you.
Two stages, one goal
Completing this course earns you a linguisttraining.com Course Diploma Certificate. To gain the nationally recognised CIOL DPSI Law qualification, you will also need to pass the CIOLQ exam - which this course is designed to help you do.
Course fee and exam fee are separate
Your course fee covers the linguisttraining.com online course only. The CIOL DPSI Law exam fee is paid separately and directly to the CIOLQ. Visit ciol.org.uk for current exam fees and sitting dates.
Enrolment Options
What You Will Learn
The DPSI Law course does much more than prepare you for an exam. Through 37 modules and 81 exercises, you will build the legal knowledge, interpreting techniques, and procedural understanding needed for real-life assignments.
Interpret with confidence
Develop the skills to work accurately and professionally in courts, police interviews, tribunals, and solicitor consultations.
Apply professional techniques
Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, sight translation, and note-taking.
Understand the legal system
The legal system in England and Wales, types of courts, court procedure, police interviews, and tribunals.
Master legal terminology
Build specialist vocabulary across criminal, civil, police, immigration, and tribunal settings.
Know your role and responsibilities
The Interpreter's code of conduct, professional ethics, and your role in court, with police, and in tribunal.
Prepare for the exam
Approach the CIOL DPSI Law exam (if you choose to sit it) with proven technique and confidence.
Not all students go on to sit the CIOL exam. Many enrol to develop their professional skills, receive expert feedback on their work, and gain a Course Diploma Certificate. The choice to sit the exam is entirely yours.
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From £599 - payment plans available at checkout via Klarna and Clearpay.
Is This Course Right for You?
The DPSI Law course is ideal for practising and aspiring Interpreters who want to work in legal settings, develop their professional skills, and (if they choose) gain a recognised CIOL qualification. You should have a high command of your second language (CEFR C1-C2 level) and native / mother-tongue command of your first language. Not sure of your CEFR level? Test it here.
DPSI Law or DPSI Health - what is the difference?
Both courses are at Level 6 and follow the same structure. The difference is the specialist setting:
DPSI Law
Level 6 - Degree equivalent
Suitable for practising and aspiring Interpreters
Focus on legal settings - courts, police, tribunals
DPSI Health
Level 6 - Degree equivalent
Suitable for practising and aspiring Interpreters
Focus on health settings - hospitals, GP surgeries, mental health
What’s Included in the DPSI Law Course?
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LanguagePartner™ support is available to enhance your DPSI Law studies, and can be added to your course at any time.
Translation Practice - have your Translation Practice marked by an experienced LanguagePartner™ in your language pair, with detailed written feedback and guidance on your work
LanguagePartner™ Mentor Session - a one-to-one live video session to discuss your development, ask questions, and build confidence ahead of the exam
Both are included in the Big Bundle, or available to add on separately.
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36 of the modules cover specific subjects, including Interpreting Techniques, Sight Translation, the Legal System in England and Wales, Court Procedure, the Interpreter's Role with the Police, and much more.
In addition, there is also a Translation Practice specific to your language pair.
Also included:
81 exercises - terminology building, comprehension, role play preparation, and more
215 additional resources - further reading, articles, videos, links, and more
2 x past exam papers (Unit 01 Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting)
2 x past exam papers (Units 02 / 03 Sight Translation)
1 x past exam paper Translation Practice (Units 04 / 05)
Full support from the linguisttraining.com team throughout your studies
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Course start date: There is no set start date. Enrol whenever you like and start immediately.
Study format: Fully online. Log in at any time, on any device, and study at your own pace.
Access: 24/7 for 12 months via our online learning platform.
Expected study time: Approximately 80 Guided Learning Hours (as recommended by the CIOLQ), plus self-study.
Languages: Course content is written in English. Translation Practices and your LanguagePartner™ session are in your language pair.
DPSI Law Qualification Route
About the CIOL DPSI Law Exam
Level: 6 - Degree equivalent
Assessment: CIOL DPSI Exam (Qualification No. 501/1250/8)
Accreditation: Ofqual-regulated, nationally recognised qualification
Exam languages: Visit ciol.org.uk for the current list of available language pairs. You can also register an interest in future language sessions on their website.
Exam provider: The exam is run by the CIOLQ, not linguisttraining.com.
Our course and the exam are entirely separate. Fees for this course are paid to linguisttraining.com. Exam fees are paid separately and directly to the CIOLQ. Visit ciol.org.uk for all current exam fees, sitting dates, and available language pairs.
Your DPSI Law Enrolment Options
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Best value
Big Bundle £1,199 Worth over £1,499 |
Course only £599
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| 37-Module Online Course | ||
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Sight Translation Papers Units 02 + 03 |
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Translation Practices Units 04 + 05 |
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Online Mock Exams Units 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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| LanguagePartner™ Mentor Session | 1 | - |
| Course Diploma Certificate | ||
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| ENROL NOW | ENROL NOW |
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Our courses have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Linguists, who awarded us the CIOL Nuffield Trophy (when we were Talking Heads Linguist Training). The quality of our exam preparation is further evidenced by the fact that one of our students won the CIOL Fred Brandeis Award for the best DipTrans candidate - a remarkable achievement that reflects the standard of tuition and mentoring we provide.
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