There are 15 words missing in part of a conversation between a lawyer and his client. You need to choose the correct words from a list of 15 to complete the conversation.

Lawyer: Since it is an international contract please make sure that it (1) ……. which countries’ legal system will be used as the (2) ……. law in case of any serious (3) …. between the parties that might (4) …….. in litigation.

Which word is missing in gap (2)?

A) result    B) says    C) provides    D) governing   E) assets    F) questions    G) disputes    H) end up    I) effect

Answer: D

Handy tips:

This Section is similar to the previous one, but the type of the text differs. It may be a less formal, more colloquial style. However, you still need to know your collocations well and the context in which they are used.

There are 10 gaps in part of a seminar given by a law firm. You need to choose the correct words from a list of 10 provided.

Let’s begin (1) ….. looking (2) …….. mergers. If two or more large organizations want to merge, particularly (2) ….. the EU, then a lawyer’s first task is to establish (3) ……………. a merger clearance is needed. Clearance is another way of saying “(4) ……… permission”. Then the lawyer needs to know exactly which authority to go to (5) …… order to (6) ……… this permission. The next part of the job is presenting the case (7) ……. a merger to (8) ……. authority.

Which word is missing in (1)?

A) getting    B) in    C) within    D) by    E) get    F) whether or not    G) a    H) for    I) at     J) that

Answer: D

Handy tips:

The type of the text changes again. This time you need to understand the written language and grammar concepts that make the text accurate, e.g. linking words, relative clauses with ‘which, that’, prepositional phrases.

There are 10 sentences with a missing preposition. You need to choose the correct preposition from a list of 4 provided.

My client won $30,000 (1) ……….. damages.

A) for          B) of          C) from          D) in

Answer: D

Handy tips:

These sentences check your knowledge of business, financial and legal prepositional phrases.

There are 10 gaps in a professional email. You must choose the correct words and phrases from a list of 4 provided.

I have now (1) …………….. at Companies House and confirm that the name Bubbly Water is not currently registered.

A carry out research
B carried out a search
C carried out investigation
D carried on the research

Answer: B

Handy tips:

This Section checks your understanding of the language of correspondence. The missing parts may be collocations or more grammar-related phrases, e.g. linking words. The email may describe any legal problem or be connected with areas of law as presented on the Legal English Boost platform.

There is a conversation between a client and a lawyer. You need to answer 10 true or false questions.

Client: Thank you for seeing me at such short notice. I’ll come straight to the point if I may.
Lawyer: Yes, please do. Have you got the copy of the agreement we talked about on the phone?

1.The Client has arranged a meeting with a lawyer long time ago.

Answer: True, False

Handy tips:

This is a new type of exercise checking your reading comprehension. Additionally, you need to know a more spoken variety of professional language, natural phrases or idioms.

There is a contract clause with 10 missing words. You need to choose the correct words from a list of 10 given.

Hours of employment. The Employee’s normal hours of employment shall be 26 hours per week. These hours can be worked at the (1) ………… of the Employee as a (2) …… agreement is in (3) …… as a collective agreement between the Employer and the Employee. There is no (4) ……. payment for (5) ……. overtime on Mondays to Fridays during the summer months.

Which word is missing in gap (1)?

A) flexitime    B) operation    C) discretion   D) reasonable    E) additional

Answer: C

Handy tips:

This Section is apparently a typical multiple choice exercise. However, you need to know your legal phrases in contracts well. All of the missing words form part of collocations. The more agreements you read before the exam, the higher your chances to choose the correct answer.

There is a contract clause with 5 missing prepositions. You need to choose the correct prepositions from a list of 5 given.

The Employee shall have no claim (1) …… damages or any other remedy (2) …… the Company (3) ……. the event of the Employee:
1.1 being deemed guilty of any serious failure or neglect in carrying (4) ……. his/her duties or committing any serious breach …….. any of the terms of this agreement.

Which preposition is correct in gap (1)?
A)  out          B)  against          C)  in          D)  for          E)  of

Answer: D

Handy tips:

This task checks your understanding of the contractual phrases and their proper forms. When you study agreements, pay attention to every single phrase used, in particular any prepositions that come before and after it.

There is a contract clause with 10 missing words. You need to choose the correct word from a list of 3 given.

Seashell Travel Ltd. hereinafter known as the Company may (1) ….. terminate any Employee’s employment without prior notice.

A immediately

B summarily

C instantly

Answer: B

Handy tips:

This task checks your understanding of the contractual phrases and their proper forms. Remember that in a fixed phrase you may not replace any given element with their synonyms. These phrases carry specific legal meanings.

There is a contract clause with 5 missing phrases. You need to choose the correct phrase from a list of 5 given.

The Debtor will, and will cause each of its subsidiaries to, maintain at all times (1) …. insurance with reputable insurance carriers (2) ….., covering such risks and liabilities, and (3) ….. and self-insurance as are consistent with normal industry practice. Such insurance shall name the Creditor as additional insured (4) …….. liability coverage and loss payee with respect to casualty coverage.

Which phrase is suitable for gap (1)?

A with such deductibles

B with respect to

C in full force and effect

D in such amounts

Answer: C

Handy tips:

This Section once again focuses on the contractual phrases giving you multiple choice. To be successful in this Section, the more contract provisions you read, the better you can memorise their proper forms.

All the collocations needed from each area of law are collected on the Legal English Boost platform.