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	ILEC – International Legal English Certificate

ILEC is an internationally recognized exam created for those who need to show their ability to communicate in the legal context with clients and professionals in other countries, and to handle information written in English.

ILEC is 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.

ILEC is an examination set at levels B2 (Vantage) and C1 (Effective operational proficiency) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 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.

EXAM CONTENT:

			Test of Reading – 1 hour and 15 minutes There are six parts that test candidates´ knowledge and control of the language system, candidates´ understanding of the meaning of written English at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level.
			Test of Writing – 1 hour and 15 minutes The paper consists of two law-related writing tasks – a letter and a memorandum
			Test of Listening – 40 minutes Test consists of four parts – monologues and dialogues which include presentations, lectures, announcements, discussions, interviews etc.
			Test of Speaking – 16 minutes Test examines candidates´ ability to exchange personal and factual information, expressing and finding attitudes and opinions.

		EXAMS DATES AND FEES

Exam		Test Date	Speaking Part	Registr.	Late registr.	Price EUR	CEF Level

ILEC International Legal English Certificate	Sat	16 Mar 2013	16 Mar 2013	07 Jan–01 Feb 2013	02 Feb–22 Feb 2013	255	B2–C1

ILEC International Legal English Certificate	Sat	11 May 2013	11 May 2013	04 Mar–28 Mar 2013	29 Mar–18 Apr 2013	255	B2–C1

The late registration fee is increased by 35 EUR due to the additional administration that comes with this.

		Registration and payment

You can register online at http://examinations.britishcouncil.org from anywhere in the world, in your language school or at the British Council office in Bratislava only during the registration periods. After a successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email generated automatically by our system. If you have not received the confirmation email, please contact us as a matter of urgency. Do not forget your registration is only valid upon payment of the full fee (in cash, by credit cards, bank transfers or on-line) by the last day of the respective registration period!

PAYMENT

We accept online payments, bank transfers, postal orders, as well as payments in cash or by debit/credit cards. Please make sure you realise your payment by the last day of the registration period. Should you fail to pay by the last day of the respective registration period, your registration will be cancelled.

			Account number		2008470006
			Bank code		8130 Citibank (Slovakia) a.s.
			Variable symbols		44 + digits from the Customer Reference Number generated from the on-line registration system (e.g. 44845, if the Cust. Ref. No is C845K)

		RESULTS AND CERTIFICATES

The four ILEC papers total 200 marks – each of the papers is weighted to 50 marks. Results are reported in three passing grades (C1 Pass with Merit, C1 Pass and B2 Pass) and two failing grades (Narrow Fail and Fail). Candidates´ total score is based on the candidates´ performance in all four papers. Candidates can compensate their poor performance in one part by performing well on the other components.

Statements of results are issued approximately six weeks after the examination has been taken. All candidates receive a statement of results showing their performance on each of the four papers and an overall grade, and candidates who achieve passing grades will receive an official certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

		How to make a suggestion or lodge a complaint?

Our aim is to continuously improve our services to our customers. If you should have any suggestions or comments that may help us in this process please contact us.

Any comments you may have concerning the conduct of the examination should be directed to the Supervisor immediately after the examination and in writing to the examination centre staff no later than by the date stated in session regulations. In the case of the Listening test all comments should be reported at the beginning of the test, after hearing the introductory recording.

Please read our complaints procedure.