TOLES

We provide international universities and language schools with the best possible solution for teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) to law students and lawyers. 

LEVEL 1 - FOUNDATION EXAM

Level 1 legal English exam, suitable for elementary/lower intermediate level.
The focus is on basic grammar and vocabulary and to encourage commercial awareness. The exam tests the absolute linguistic accuracy required of lawyers in a modern international office. This means accuracy in two main areas: technical legal vocabulary and grammar.  

• 90-minute online exam, available from January 2022
• The maximum score possible at the Foundation level is 100
• TOLES Foundation certificate awarded with grade explanation 

LEVEL 2 - HIGHER EXAM

Level 2 legal English exam, suitable for intermediate level. 

The focus is on intermediate grammar and vocabulary and a realistic introduction to work. The Higher Exam moves learners to the next stage and requires the ability to deal with more complex authentic legal documents and scenarios while also continuing to focus on a strict attention to detail and grammatical accuracy. 

• 90-minute online exam, available from January 2022
• The maximum score possible at Higher level is 100
• TOLES Higher certificate awarded with grade explanation 

LEVEL 3 - ADVANCED EXAM

Level 3 legal English exam, suitable for advanced level. 

The focus is on advanced grammar and vocabulary—the gold standard exam for commercial lawyers. The exam has a heavy emphasis on the vocabulary and grammar required for contract drafting. It also encourages knowledge of the plain English style of writing favoured these days by leading commercial law firms. The candidates who score very well at the Advanced level show an appreciation of the huge importance of absolute accuracy when working in law and have a strong grasp of technical legal vocabulary.  

• 120-minute online exam
• The maximum score possible at Advanced level is 200
• TOLES Advanced certificate awarded with grade explanation

You can start your legal English journey leading to the TOLES exams at any time convenient for you. We provide you with: 

· a complete legal English syllabus

· a legal English course that is flexible

· interesting legal English materials for all levels

· a legal English exam at the right level for you and at the right time for you

· help and support from Online English for Law

Contact us today to see how Online English for Law/Cambridge Law Studio can prepare you for a TOLES exam that will help launch your career as a successful attorney.