Legal typing test
Contract clauses, notices and memos with long sentences, quotation marks and section numbers.
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- Timer starts on your first key
- Switching tabs pauses the test
Why legal text is harder
Legal documents use long sentences, defined terms in quotation marks, section numbers, dates and amounts, and very precise wording where a single wrong word changes the meaning. Law offices therefore test for accuracy as much as speed. Expect a lower score than on everyday text, and aim for 97% accuracy or better.
About the texts
Every passage was written for TypingSpark in the style of common legal documents: supply agreements, leases, notices, declarations and memos. They are for typing practice only and are not legal templates or advice. Names and companies are fictional.
How the score is calculated
A "word" is five characters, spaces and punctuation included. Net WPM is your gross speed minus one word per minute for every error you leave uncorrected, and accuracy is the share of all your keystrokes that were right, including mistakes you fixed. The timer starts on your first key. Read the full formulas.
Questions
What speed do legal assistants need?
Many legal assistant and legal secretary roles ask for 50 to 70 net WPM with high accuracy. Check the job posting.
Can I use these clauses in a real contract?
No. They are practice texts, not legal documents. Ask a lawyer for real agreements.