International Legal English Certificate is recognized 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.

The examination is based on realistic texts, tasks and topics of the kind legal practitioners would be expected to encounter in their daily working lives. Successful candidates are able to use the language in practical situations, to participate in meetings and dicussions of a legal nature, express opinions clearly  and are able to understand and to produce texts of various types, including legal letters, memoranda, and proposal.

For more information please check the dedicated website.

New for teachers and institutions interested in teaching legal English:

L.E.T.S Legal English Teacher Support - provides help in understanding the law and offers teachers materials for classroom use.

P.L.E.A.D. Program for Legal English Academic Development - a "blended learning" approach made up of live instruction and online self -study.

For details visit www.translegal.com/teacherresources.php.

REGISTRATION

Starting with 2012, Cambridge English candidates are required to have their photograph taken on the day of their test. Learn more. (PDF, 930 KB)

ILEC exams are organised twice a year, in May and November. For the complete list of registration dates please download the 2013 Cambridge exams calendar (PDF, 147 KB).

For information about the registration policy, special arrangements, cancellation, refunds or results see also Important information for candidates.

HOW CAN I PREPARE?

Preparing for an exam is an essential step towards gaining higher scores. At the British Council you can register for our exam preparation course for ILEC and borrow a wide variety of exam preparation materials from our libraries in Bucharest, Cluj and Iasi.

Find out more about how to prepare for a Cambridge exam.

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CONTACT US

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