Translating and interpreting

Some of your clients may need to use an interpreter or have correspondence and documents translated into their native language.

Our Register of Interpreters and Translators provides information about suppliers who have contacted us and agreed to do translating and/or interpreting work.

Please note: inclusion on the register does not imply endorsement by us.
We ask those registering for our Register to confirm if they hold a DPSI qualification but we are not responsible for checking their professional qualifications. If you want guidance on credentials for interpreting/translating please contact professional bodies such as the linguists’ body CIOL.

Please contact Deborah Scott on 0131 240 2185 or scottde@slab.org.uk (or Charlene Mason on 0131 240 2052 or masonch@slab.org.uk) if you need more information or have any queries after reading the guidance below.

Guidance on using an interpreter/translator is contained in our Legal Aid Guidance.
The guidance is the same for each aid type.

Find out about:

• Legal aid accounts: payment for interpreters, including information on:
  • Payment rates for translation services
  • Pro-forma invoice for interpreter or translator fees
  • Interpreter attendance at police stations

Please note: We ask those registering for our Register to confirm if they hold a DPSI qualification but we are not responsible for checking their professional qualifications. If you want guidance on credentials for interpreting/translating please contact professional bodies such as the linguists’ body CIOL.

Please use the form below to provide us with your details for publication on the register on our website. This is to assist solicitors in finding a qualified interpreter or translator.

You can use the form to either:

• Register for the first time for inclusion on our Register of Interpreters and Translators
• Update your current entry on the Register.

Please note:

You must give us consent to publish your details in the Register.

We aim to review the Register annually, however, it is your responsibility to inform us if any of your details change.