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The TOLES Exams

Our teachers know the TOLES exams very well.

We have been the official home of TOLES in the UK since 1999.

Ten Quick TOLES Facts!

  • TOLES means ‘Test of Legal English Skills’

  • The exams have three levels of proficiency

  • The levels are ‘Foundation’, ‘Higher’ and ‘Advanced’

  • They were created by lawyers, for lawyers

  • The exams are all available online

  • Any international lawyer can make a start

  • These are the only English exam just for lawyers

  • The exams test legal English vocabulary

  • The exams test your use of important grammar

  • The certificates are for life and do not expire

Why take a TOLES Exam?

Because all three TOLES exams prepare you for real work in law.

The knowledge of TOLES gives international law students a huge advantage over law students who do not know this stuff.

Ten Reasons Why!

  • Your country produces too many law graduates

  • Law firms can choose new lawyers very carefully

  • Employers value practical skills and knowledge

  • TOLES are based exams on real legal documents

  • The exams teach you vital legal vocabulary

  • The exams teach you to think like a lawyer

  • You can start with any level of English

  • This knowledge will help you do well at interview

  • TOLES looks great on your CV when you apply for a job

  • Get a TOLES exam AND IELTS for maximum advantage

What to study for success in your TOLES exam

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Foundation Success

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

  • An Essential A-Z of Business Law click HERE to buy this book

  • 20 Real Cases from the Common Law Courts click HERE to buy this book

  • The Big Legal English Quiz Book click HERE to buy this book

RECOMMENDED ONLINE COURSE

  • The Initiate Legal English Programme click HERE to buy this course

A REAL TOLES PRACTICE FOUNDATION EXAM

  • Buy a practice TOLES Foundation Exam for only £10 click HERE

 

 

Higher Success

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

  • The Vocabulary of Commercial Contracts click HERE to buy this book

  • The Vocabulary of Employment Contracts click HERE to buy this book

RECOMMENDED ONLINE COURSE

  • The Activate Legal English Programme click HERE to buy this course

A REAL TOLES PRACTICE HIGHER EXAM

  • Buy a practice TOLES Higher Exam for only £10 click HERE

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Finding your TOLES exam level

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1.STEP ONE

The first thing you need is to check the syllabus of each exam. This gives you a list of legal topics and a list of grammar points you need to know to get a great grade.

The TOLES exams have three levels of difficulty: FOUNDATION, HIGHER and ADVANCED.

Click on the links below to download your syllabus

 

2.NEXT

When you have your syllabus, the next thing to do is have a look at the exam you have chosen. The best way to find your real level (for free!) is to go to the toles website and try out the example exams that are there to help you decide this.

3.IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS

No problem! Email one of our TOLES teach and test consultants at enquiries@toles.co.uk and we will give you some guidance!
Just tell us in a few words how we can help you.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS

  • Advanced Legal English click HERE to buy this book

  • The Vocabulary of Commercial Contracts click HERE to buy this book

  • The Vocabulary of Employment Contracts click HERE to buy this book

RECOMMENDED ONLINE COURSE

  • The Illuminate Legal English Programme click HERE to buy this course

A REAL PRACTICE TOLES ADVANCED EXAM

  • Buy a practice TOLES Advanced Exam for only £10 click H

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