The exam tests a candidate’s ability to use the authentic legal English required by international law firms.

 

 

 

This prestigious qualification is the highest level TOLES exam. This successful exam remains unchanged. It consists of one paper – 2 hours of reading and writing. Active, accurate knowledge and use of legal vocabulary is tested, together with the skills that are part of a lawyer’s everyday life – letter writing, understanding and explaining complex legal documents, and appropriate use of drafting as used by a modern commercial lawyer. It is suitable for lawyers, translators, interpreters and law students.

 

No listening or speaking skills are tested at this level as law firms report that these skills are apparent to them at interview.