The European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) has officially launched Malta’s first legal translator app, sponsored by Deloitte, earlier today . The Global Translation App (GTS) certified mobile translator was brought about to aid Maltese Law students and young professionals, as it features the translation of legal jargon from Maltese to English, and vice-versa. Project Manager Deo Falzon insisted that, before the launch of the ELSA app, “there was not nearly enough knowledge of Maltese legal terminology within the Law course or the profession itself”.
ELSA members, together with Falzon and fellow project manager James Debono, have compiled and reviewed a wide database of legal terminology which was inputted into the app. Users also have access to "push notifications’, which keeps them updated about ELSA events and significant current affairs.
The automatically-updated translator is compatible with iOS and Android devices such as smartphones and tablets, and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store free of charge.
Despite already featuring over 1000 legal phrases, background checks are currently being worked on in order for the application to comply with the EU Court of Justice. Users may also contribute by submitting their suggested keywords on www.elsa.org.mt/app
