Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES)
TOLES has been developed by legal professionals with expertise in English language training. It is the result of extensive consultation with law firms and institutions and is regularly revised to reflect the on-going changes that occur within the legal profession.
TOLES exam series consists of three levels
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The exam tests knowledge and understanding of essential legal vocabulary.
Time: 90 minutes
Skills: Reading and writing
Focus: Vocabulary in context
Level of general English: Elementary-Advanced
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The exam tests knowledge and use of legal vocabulary.
Time: Paper 1 - 90 minutes, Paper 2 - 30 minutes
Skills: Reading and writing; listening
Focus: Using vocabulary appropriately and accurately; the register of legal language
Level of general English: Pre-Intermediate - Upper Intermediate
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The exam tests a candidate’s ability to use the authentic legal English required by international law firms.
Time: 2 hours
Skills: Reading and writing
Focus: Legal language in an authentic context
Level of general English: Upper Intermediate – Advanced
More Information www.toles.co.uk
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