Promoting Language Access in the Legal Academy
Dutton, Gillian, Lyon, Beth, Rathold, Jayesh M. & Weissman, Deborah M.
Abstract
"Promoting Language Access in the Legal Academy," details the progress made by the legal profession in meeting the needs of individuals with limited English language proficiency. The authors outlines the current need, summarizes various approaches taken by law schools, and emphasizes the value of training bilingual law students as well as mobilizing a cadre of undergraduate interpreters.