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Legal translation and interpretation in Kansas: AI and the perspectives of local professionals
Jara Valenzuela, Ana Lucia
Jara Valenzuela, Ana Lucia
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2026-03-24
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This study explores professional perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal translation and interpretation in the State of Kansas, with a focus on Wichita, one of the State's largest urban centers with a sizeable non-English-speaking population. As AI tools are increasingly used across a wide range of tasks, from basic administrative work to more complex legal processes, concerns have emerged regarding their ethical, cultural, and professional implications, particularly in high-stakes legal settings. While existing studies have examined the use of AI in legal contexts, few focus on the perspectives of legal and language professionals working within specific Kansas communities. Using a qualitative exploratory approach, this study draws on data collected through structured questionnaires distributed to attorneys, experienced legal translators, interpreters, and other related professionals practicing in Wichita. The research examines perceived challenges and benefits related to AI use, professional adaptation to technological change, ethical and cultural considerations, and expectations for the future of legal translation and interpretation. By centering on professional experiences from Wichita, this study offers insights relevant to legal and language services across Kansas, as local organizations and institutions consider integrating AI into legal and administrative processes. The findings also highlight the importance of human expertise, ethical responsibility, and cultural competence in legal translation and interpretation, with implications for professional practice and decision-making at the state level.
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Poster project completed at Wichita State University, Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
Presented at the 23rd Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit, Topeka, KS, March 24, 2026.
Presented at the 23rd Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit, Topeka, KS, March 24, 2026.
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Wichita State University