A lawyer’s work product is usually produced in written form and the quality of that work product is what distinguishes him or her from other lawyers. This test adds a writing module to the basic online test and gives you scores for 3 out of the 4 language skills based on the Council of Europe’s CEFR scale. The results are provided in a language report which can be used to help determine whether you are at an appropriate level to take the Cambridge International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) or whether study is required and, if so, what courses are the most appropriate. To view a sample report of results click here (PDF) Reading
The Reading test has three parts using authentic texts taken from contracts, cases, legal digests and journals. Part 1 tests word use precision, word groups, and fixed phrases. Part 2 tests the use of conjunctions, prepositions, pronouns, helping verbs and qualifiers. Part 3 tests reading for detail, overall understanding (gist), opinion, implication, and referencing. The test takes 30 minutes to complete.
Listening
The Listening Test has two parts with recorded dialogues and monologues taken from authentic legal contexts. Part 1 consists of two recorded dialogues in authentic legal contexts with three multiple choice questions following each recording. Part 2 consists of a recorded monologue in an authentic legal context followed by nine fill-in-the-blank questions. Part 1 tests understanding of gist, detail, purpose, attitude, and opinion. Part 2 tests note taking skills and acquiring specific information from the recording. The test takes approximately 25 minutes to complete.
Writing
In the Writing Test the test taker is asked to write a letter of approximately 200 words in response to a letter and notes about the letter. The test taker is required to address all of the notes provided. The focus of the test is to determine the test taker’s ability to use proper expressions using accurate terms, organization and correct tone. The test takes 20 minutes to complete. The test taker’s draft letter is sent to TransLegal for marking and comment.
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