The demanding role of a translator and interpreter in courts and authorities requires not only excellent language skills but also legal expertise and experience in various interpreting techniques. This study book imparts both the different translational competencies and the necessary legal foundational knowledge about civil and criminal procedures that are essential for court interpreting and translating. It reliably prepares individuals for the admission to the oath-taking as a court interpreter and is well-suited for self-study as well as a teaching basis for relevant courses. The second edition has been thoroughly revised, taking into account particularly the new EU directives 2010/64 on the right to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings and 2012/29 on minimum standards.