Specialist knowledge, particularly in science, economics, law or politics may be helpful. Entry to EU institutions and MOD is restricted to graduates. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is essential A postgraduate diploma or Masters in interpreting techniques unless your first degree included interpreting techniques. This is not possible or unlikely Only those with minority languages are likely to get work without a degree. Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed Entry to the PG courses does not require experience.
Freelancers can start without experience, but it takes time to get established.
Membership of AIIC requires 200 days experience, usually freelance. Special entry requirements Excellent English, fluency in at least 2 or 3 foreign languages, a good memory, knowledge of current affairs, foreign cultures and politics are all essential. Age is irrelevant in freelance work. Though there is an age limit of 45 for EC Interpreter posts. Competition Competition is intense.