A sworn translator's stamp opens doors to courts, government, and premium rates. This is the structured preparation most candidates skip — and regret.
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What We Cover
No guesswork. No rumours. An exam-focused curriculum based on what actually gets tested and where candidates actually fail.
Eligibility, application, fees, exam dates, required documents, language pair declarations, and post-exam oath procedures. Know exactly what to submit and when.
Walk through the structure, pacing, and marking criteria. Practice on previous-style passages under real time pressure until speed feels natural.
Contracts, powers of attorney, judgments, birth and marriage certificates, IDs, academic docs, and corporate resolutions — the actual pool exam questions draw from.
The layout, signature blocks, certification phrases, seal placement, and header/footer standards MOJ expects. One of the most common reasons candidates fail.
The legal weight of a sworn translation, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, when you can (and must) refuse work, and what happens if a translation is challenged in court.
Full simulated exams scored against MOJ criteria. Plus: how to set up your practice after you pass — clients, pricing, workflow, referral sources.
Your Instructor
Two decades producing translations that hold up in UAE courts, notary offices, and federal authorities. AIIC-accredited. Assistant Professor at AUS. The kind of instructor who has seen every way a sworn translation can fail — and every way to get it right.
"The MOJ exam isn't impossibly hard — but most candidates walk in under-prepared on exactly the areas that are weighted most. I'll make sure you don't."
The Experience
No group classes. Private feedback on every translation you produce, tuned to the exam's marking criteria.
Translate passages structured like the MOJ exam — under the same time pressure and marking rubric.
Attend from anywhere — UAE, GCC, worldwide. Sessions are recorded for your review.
After certification you'll compete against AI tools and AI-assisted rivals. Learn how to use AI to produce faster, cleaner sworn translations — and understand the strict limits of where AI may never touch a privileged document.
Investment
👥 Group discounts: Law firms and translation agencies — ask about group rates for 3+ candidates. WhatsApp us.
Your Credential
Issued by SWLT and signed by Dr. Hani Elimam, AIIC member. Confirms structured MOJ-aligned preparation — a strong addition to your professional profile.
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Certificate of Preparation
This is to certify that
[Student Name]
has successfully completed
Sworn Translator Certification Prep
FAQ
A sworn translator (ترجمان محلّف) is certified by the UAE Ministry of Justice to produce translations that carry legal weight in courts, notaries, government departments, and embassies. Only sworn translators can stamp translations for official use.
No — the UAE MOJ grants certification after you pass their official exam. This course prepares you to pass it on the first attempt, with structured practice on the exact document types and formatting standards tested.
Typically: a passage of legal translation under time pressure (contracts, POAs, court judgments), terminology precision, formatting and stamping conventions, and sometimes an oral component on translator ethics. We cover every area with mock tests.
Rates typically range from AED 80–200 per page depending on language pair, complexity, and turnaround. A full-time sworn translator can build a six-figure annual income. Rarity of the credential protects premium rates.
The course is built around Arabic ↔ English — the most common UAE sworn translator pair. Concepts apply to other pairs (French, Russian, Spanish, Urdu), and we'll adapt examples to your language pair on request.
Yes — 50% on enrollment, 50% before session 3 (5-session track) or session 5 (10-session track). WhatsApp us to arrange.
1-on-1 availability is limited. Enroll today and receive your first session calendar invite within 24 hours.
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