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Legal typing test

Legal secretaries and paralegals type letters, contracts and court documents where a single wrong word can matter. This test uses law office style text with defined terms, section references and formal wording.

Typical requirement: 60 to 80 WPM
Exam length
Pass mark

Most office jobs ask for 40 wpm; transcription and legal roles often ask for 60 or more. Accuracy must be 95% or higher.

Pass to unlock a downloadable typing certificate.

Guide

About the legal typing test

Choose a length and pass mark, then copy the text exactly. You get net WPM, accuracy and a certificate when you pass at 95% accuracy or more.

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    What legal typing tests check

    Law firms look for speed, very high accuracy, and comfort with formal language: defined terms in quotes, section numbers, dates, parentheses and capitals. Many tests also include formatting a letter or a short contract.
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    Typical speed

    Legal secretary roles commonly ask for 60 to 80 WPM. Legal transcription, where you type from dictation, also tests listening and knowledge of legal terms.
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    How to practise

    Practise with punctuation and capitals switched on, and type slowly enough to keep accuracy above 97%. Learn the common terms (pursuant, hereby, indemnify, jurisdiction) so they flow.

Questions people ask

3 answers

What typing speed does a legal secretary need?

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Most listings ask for 60 WPM or more, often with 95 to 98% accuracy. Some senior roles ask for 70 to 80 WPM.

Are legal terms included?

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Yes. The passages use typical law office wording such as defined terms, section references and formal notices. They are practice texts, not legal advice.

Do I get a certificate?

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Yes. Pass at your chosen mark with 95% accuracy to download a certificate. It is a self-assessment, not an accredited credential.