TOLES stands for Test of Legal English Skills. The programme consists of a structured course of legal English training materials supported by three levels of professional exams –each of which is a step towards reaching the standard of legal English required by employers such as top international law firms, in-house legal teams and private companies.
The three levels are:
- FOUNDATION – Level 1 legal English exam, which is suitable for beginner level. The focus is on basic grammar and vocabulary, encouraging commercial awareness.
- HIGHER – Level 2 legal English exam, which is suitable for intermediate level. The focus is on intermediate grammar and vocabulary.
- ADVANCED – Level 3 legal English exam, which is suitable for advanced level. The focus is on near-native level grammar and vocabulary.
TOLES materials and exams have been developed following the advice of experienced commercial lawyers.
At Private Institute of Law we offer TOLES tuition on a one-to-one basis.