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This thesis offers insight into communities of practice within the domain of interpreting, more specifically in the Interpreters in Brussels Practice Group (IBPG). Within this practice group, we analyse the peer feedback that is given and received during practice sessions of the IBPG. This thesis is divided in two parts: the first focussing on communities of practice and the second on peer feedback within the community of practice. As there is little to no literature on communities of practice within the domain of interpreting, this thesis borrows theories, substantial proof and results from other domains such as education to create its own literature. Therefore, our first research question is whether the IBPG can be defined as a community of practice. Then, to analyse the peer feedback within the practice group, we combine ethnographic research with mixed-method research, such as observations, open-ended interviews and recordings of peer feedback moments. Different research questions arise such as the ability to learn from one’s own feedback. Analysing the peer feedback within the practice group also enables to question the reliability and the objectivity of this feedback. The results show that the IBPG can be defined as a community of practice. Furthermore, it is possible to learn from one’s own feedback, but only while listening to the rendition of the interpreter, making an instant analysis while taking notes. The sole act of giving feedback does not provide learning opportunities.