CISLI & RISLI training event led by Sofiya Kalinova BL
The Council of Irish Sign Language Interpreters (CISLI) and Register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters (RISLI) are delighted to bring you this joint training event led by Sofiya Kalinova BL. Sofiya Kalinova made legal history becoming the first Deaf barrister in Ireland.
Sofiya will lead you through an introductory session covering the structure of the Irish legal system, the hierarchy and functions of the courts, the roles of key legal actors, and the main sources of Irish law including the Constitution, legislation and case law. The session will outline the key stages of civil and criminal proceedings, highlight common courtroom terminology and communication practices, and explain how cases progress through the system. This context will support Irish Sign Language interpreters in understanding who is speaking, why particular terminology is used, and what to expect when working in court settings.
This training is only available to Irish Sign Language interpreters registered with the Register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters (www.risli.ie). The training will be conducted in Irish Sign Language.
Please note that this session will not be recorded.