CAJA — Communicating in Business Legal English
A professional certification registered in the Répertoire Spécifique of France Compétences. It attests that a legal professional communicates in legal English with precision, clarity and confidence, in speech and in writing.
Certifying body: Linguaid France RS6810 record on francecompetences.fr →
The CAJA certification (RS6810) assesses the ability to work in legal English: five assessments in 90 minutes, remotely — professional presentation, client interview, legal letters, clause correction, negotiation — before a jury of lawyers and legal English specialists. Certificate issued by Linguaid France.
What the certification assesses
- Presenting your role and practice in legal English
- Conducting a professional interview with a client
- Giving clear, appropriate legal advice
- Drafting, adapting or correcting legal documents
- Negotiating in English in an international context
The assessments (90 minutes, remote)
| Assessment | Format | |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Professional presentation | Oral — presenting your role, your firm, your practice |
| E2 | Client interview | Oral — role-play with an assessor |
| E3 | Legal letters | Written — comprehension and drafting |
| E4 | Correcting contract clauses | Written — analysis and revision |
| E5 | Negotiation | Oral — contractual role-play |
Five assessments, 90 minutes, entirely remote. The jury has three members — two external assessors specialising in law and legal English, and a Linguaid representative — chaired by Joss Frimond, and deliberates according to the competency framework filed with France Compétences. The electronic certificate is issued through Procertif.
Prerequisites and access
- English level B2 minimum
- Basic legal knowledge; experience in the legal sector is recommended
- Enrolment with Linguaid (certification@linguaid.net) or through Mon Compte Formation
Who it is for
Lawyers (avocats), in-house counsel, notaries, judges, specialist advisers, law students (Master’s level), legal professionals working in an international environment.