In 2019, a moot court was organised for the first time for IJT trainees and interpreting students. The moot court is based on real criminal files. IJT trainees prepare a file for the role of presiding judge and for the role of public prosecutor. Interpreting lecturers prepare the pleas and their role as defendant or victim.
The day of the trial, the IJT trainees have an introductory class on the most important legislation surrounding legal interpreting, the most important ethical principles and they receive general information on the best practices when communicating through a sworn interpreter. Afterwards, the IJT trainees and interpreting students practice together. Both groups receive feedback from both supervisors.