TAALS - The American Association of Language Specialists

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I am applying as:

Interpreter

Translator/Reviewer/Reviser

FOR INTERPRETERS

I have at least one hundred (100) days of conference experience in simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation.

FOR TRANSLATORS

I satisfy the following requirements (check all that apply):

Service in a recognized organization for at least one (1) year in a full - time post as translator or reviewer/reviser, or three (3) years in a closely related position in which a substantial portion of the time is spent translating.

Freelance translation under contract in a recognized organization for one year during which time remuneration for this work represents a substantial portion of the Applicant's earnings.

Published and credited translations.

I am a freelance translator working mainly on the private market and am submitting with this application three (3) references from public or private entities per target language. Such references are provided by clients for whom I have worked during the past three (3) years, specifying the relevant dates and working languages.

I am also submitting a list of other translations, indicating relevant dates and working languages.

I have read TAALS Bylaws and I fully agree with the content.

Although I do not have 100 days' experience in conference interpreting as required by Article 7 of the Bylaws, I aspire to qualify for active membership within 5 years of admission as an associate member.

I have the required associate member attestation forms signed by at least two (2) members of TAALS in good standing who have been active members of the Association for at least two (2) years and who can attest that I work as a conference interpreter and that I support the mission of TAALS. Applications for associate membership that do not include the required attestation forms will not be considered.

I understand that such attestations are not an endorsement of language combinations nor of quality of work.

I have read TAALS Bylaws and I fully agree with the content.

Although I lack the requisite experience set forth in Article 7 of the Bylaws, I aspire to qualify for active membership within 5 years of admission as an associate member.

I have the required associate member attestation forms signed by at least two (2) members in good standing who have been members of the Association for at least two (2) years and who can attest that I work as a translator/reviewer and that I support the mission of TAALS. Applications for associate membership that do not include the required attestation forms will not be considered.

I understand that such attestations are not an endorsement of language combinations nor of quality of work.

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