ILEC (International Legal English Certificate) is an examination set at levels B2 and C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. ILEC is equivalent in level to the world famous Cambridge First Certificate in English and Certificate in Advanced English, and assesses language skills in a legal context. Examinations at the C1 level may be used as proof of the level of language necessary to work in an international legal context or to follow a course of legal study at university level.
ILEC is a Cambridge ESOL examination, produced and assessed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, in collaboration with Translegal – Europe’s leading firm of lawyer-linguists. It is recognised by leading associations of lawyers including the European Company Lawyers Association, the European Law Students Association, the International Association of Young Lawyers, and the European Young Bar Association.
Exam papers contents and dates:
Reading: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Writing: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Listening: 40 minutes
Speaking: 15 minutes per pair of candidates
The speaking and writing tests may be on different dates. You will receive a schedule with your speaking appointment approximately 3 weeks before the examination.
Location: British Council Paris or an exam room nearby
Price: €260
To register download the ILEC application form  (Acrobat format) and send it to the British Council before the deadline.
More information
Please visit the following web sites for further information on ILEC exam:
www.legalenglishtest.org
www.translegal.com
www.CambridgeESOL.org
www.cambridge.org/europe/france
Universities and Schools
If you have more 15 students or more we can organize the exam on your premises. Extra dates are availiable; and we offer a discount. Please contact us by e-mail at exams@britishcouncil.fr at the beginning of the school year or as soon as possible.
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