International Legal English Certificate Sample Exam Papers

ILEC SPEAKINGSamplePaperPART 1 (2 minutes)Interlocutor Good morning (afternoon/evening). My name is ...... and this is my colleague, ...... .And your names are?Can I have your mark sheets, please?Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know a little about you.Ask candidates the following questions in turn.• Where are you both from?• (Candidate A), have you ever practised law or are you a law student?• And what about you, (Candidate B)?Ask candidates have practised law one further question, as appropriate.• Could you briefly describe your practice and your area of expertise?• Could you tell us what you find enjoyable about being a lawyer?• What kind of qualities do you think a good lawyer needs?Ask candidates who have not practised law one further question, as appropriate.• Could you tell us what you are currently studying?• Could you tell us what made you decide to study law?• In your opinion, is studying law more difficult than studying othersubjects?Ask each candidate one further question, as appropriate.• In your opinion, what effect is technology having on the practice of law?• What do you think law firms look for in associates when consideringforming partnerships?• How do lawyers advertise their services in your country?Thank you.46