What is the TOLES examination?

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TOLES stands for TEST OF LEGAL ENGLISH SKILLS and is an exam in legal English. You can take it on three levels: 
TOLES Foundation (level A2-B1)
TOLES Higher (level B2)
TOLES Advanced (level B2-C2).

ALK students take the TOLES exam after completing their studies in the fourth semester. KU students can choose between the TOLES Higher or TOLES Advanced exams.

The presentation of a TOLES certificate during the lectorate exempts students from participating in the final exam.

Most KU students choose the TOLES Higher exam and take it at our Examination Center. The TOLES Examination Center has been in existence since 2004 and boasts the best results achieved by candidates worldwide.
TOLES exams focus on civil law issues, focusing mainly on company law terminology, understanding of the language of contracts, but also on terminology in labor law, tort law, the legal profession, banking. The subject matter and scope of the examination was preceded by research in the largest law firms in the world (with the so-called Magic Circle) and reflects the language needs of lawyers working in an international environment and communicating in English.
The TOLES exams are also an excellent preparation for continuing studies in courses and programs developing legal knowledge in English.
There is no expiration date on the TOLES certificate, so there is no need to repeat this exam.

Information on how to register for the upcoming exam can be found here