The Translation Practicum at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) is a professional development course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in real-world translation environments. This practicum bridges the gap between academic training and industry practice by allowing students to apply their translation and editing skills to authentic projects. The practicum emphasizes client communication, adherence to deadlines, quality assurance, and use of industry-standard tools and fosters collaboration, attention to detail, and professionalism, preparing students for successful careers in the language services industry. Students choose a translation project of at least 5000 words in their field of interest and produce a project portfolio that tracks their progress and output, supported by faculty throughout the process.