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Interpreting Oral Motions to Pretermit: Terminology and Pitfalls
October 24, 2026
11:00 am - 1:30 pm ET
8:00 am - 10:30 am PT
Participants will learn common terminology for motions to pretermit and practice simultaneous interpretation using re-enactments of EOIR proceedings.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will:
Learn terminology for motions to pretermit
Learn when interpreters can expect to interpret such motions and the different kinds
Practice interpreting oral arguments for different motions to pretermit
Ready to strengthen your interpreting skills? Join us for this practical training to build your understanding of motions to pretermit, expand your legal terminology, and practice simultaneous interpretation through realistic EOIR proceeding re-enactments.
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Andrew Bahr
Presenter
Andrew Bahr is an immigration attorney and former ENG<>ESP SOSi interpreter. He has taught or co-taught interpreting classes for many organizations including Ayuda, Liberty Language Services, Multicultural Community Services, NYLAG, DC Public Schools, and NAJIT. He is a co-author of The Professional Medical Interpreter: A Comprehensive 40-Hour Medical Interpreting Course. Andrew is currently a senior associate at Amino Immigration PLLC.
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