LibGuides: Refugee Legal Clinic: Translation Resources

Translation Resources

While having a human translator is optimal, you may want to use automated translation tools at least as a preliminary step. Be aware that no auto-translate program is going to be perfect. Here are some options.

DeepL through Linguee
Once you open the Linguee site, click on the DeepL link in the upper left corner. You will have to cut and paste small portions to translate. These tools are built using human translated equivalent documents, including many law-related documents from the UN and EU.
Systran
Type or paste in text to get a translation. More powerful paid versions are also available.
Google Translate
Type in text, upload an image or document, or enter a URL to get a translated version.
Microsoft Translator on Bing
Bing offers a simple interface where you can enter text and get a translation, as well as links to Microsoft Translator. With Drake's Microsoft 365 access, you can access Translate a document. From Word, click on the review menu, then Translate, then either translate selection or translate document.
ChatGPT
Create a free account to use the 3.5 version of ChatGPT. Avoid inputting confidential information.

For additional information about legal translation, see the University of Iowa Law Library guide Legal Interpreting and Translating.

Refugee Legal Clinic: Translation Resources

Translation Resources

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