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Key Facts: EPSO Lawyer-Linguist Exam

30 Q / 15 pass

EU Law Test Questions and Pass Mark

EPSO/AD/423/25 Notice of Competition

AD 7

Recruitment Grade

EU Careers / EPSO

12 Q / 25 min

Each Language Comprehension Test

EPSO/AD/423/25 Notice of Competition

50/100

Revision Test Pass Mark

EPSO/AD/423/25 Notice of Competition

Free

Application Fee

EPSO / EU Careers

3+

Official EU Languages Required

EPSO/AD/423/25 Notice of Competition

The EPSO Lawyer-Linguists / Legal Revisers competition (EPSO/AD/423/25) recruits AD 7 officials. Its multiple-choice tests cover verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning, a 30-question EU law test (pass mark 15/30, 60 minutes), and two 12-question language comprehension tests (25 minutes each). A separate open-response revision test runs 90 minutes, pass mark 50/100. There is no application fee.

Sample EPSO Lawyer-Linguist Practice Questions

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1How many institutions are formally listed as 'institutions of the Union' in Article 13 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU)?
A.Five
B.Six
C.Seven
D.Nine
Explanation: Article 13 TEU lists seven institutions: the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Central Bank, and the Court of Auditors. Knowing this fixed list is foundational for the EPSO EU law test.
2Under the ordinary legislative procedure, which two bodies act as co-legislators with equal weight?
A.The European Parliament and the Council
B.The Commission and the Council
C.The European Parliament and the Commission
D.The European Council and the Council
Explanation: The ordinary legislative procedure (formerly co-decision) makes the European Parliament and the Council co-legislators that must jointly adopt an act on a Commission proposal. This is the EU's standard law-making route and a high-frequency EPSO topic.
3Which institution holds the near-exclusive right of legislative initiative in the European Union?
A.The European Parliament
B.The Council of the European Union
C.The European Commission
D.The European Council
Explanation: The European Commission has the near-exclusive right of initiative, meaning EU legislation is generally adopted only on a Commission proposal. Parliament and the Council can request proposals but cannot ordinarily legislate without one.
4What is the principal function of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)?
A.To propose new EU legislation
B.To ensure that EU law is interpreted and applied uniformly
C.To set the EU's annual budget
D.To represent the EU in foreign affairs
Explanation: The CJEU ensures that EU law is interpreted and applied uniformly across all Member States. It comprises the Court of Justice and the General Court and hears preliminary references, infringement actions, and annulment actions.
5Which procedure allows a national court to ask the CJEU about the interpretation or validity of EU law?
A.Action for annulment
B.Infringement proceedings
C.Preliminary ruling reference
D.Action for failure to act
Explanation: Under Article 267 TFEU, a national court may (and courts of last instance must) refer questions on the interpretation or validity of EU law to the CJEU through a preliminary ruling. This mechanism secures uniform interpretation across Member States.
6Which type of EU legal act is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States without national transposition?
A.Directive
B.Regulation
C.Recommendation
D.Opinion
Explanation: Under Article 288 TFEU, a regulation is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States, requiring no national implementing measures. For a lawyer-linguist, distinguishing regulations from directives is essential to correct legal drafting.
7A directive under Article 288 TFEU is best described as:
A.Binding in its entirety and directly applicable
B.Binding as to the result to be achieved, leaving form and methods to Member States
C.A non-binding policy statement
D.Binding only on the institution that issued it
Explanation: A directive binds each Member State to which it is addressed as to the result to be achieved while leaving the choice of form and methods to national authorities. Member States must transpose directives into national law within a set deadline.
8In the landmark case Van Gend en Loos (1963), the Court of Justice established which fundamental principle of EU law?
A.The principle of subsidiarity
B.The direct effect of EU law
C.The free movement of workers
D.The principle of conferral
Explanation: Van Gend en Loos established the principle of direct effect, under which provisions of EU law may confer rights on individuals that national courts must protect. It is one of the foundational rulings of the EU legal order.
9The principle of primacy (supremacy) of EU law was established in which seminal CJEU judgment?
A.Cassis de Dijon
B.Costa v ENEL
C.Francovich
D.Bosman
Explanation: In Costa v ENEL (1964), the Court held that EU law takes precedence over conflicting national law, ensuring the uniform application of EU rules. Primacy is a cornerstone principle that lawyer-linguists must understand when revising legal texts.
10Which document, given the same legal value as the Treaties by the Lisbon Treaty, sets out the fundamental rights protected in the EU?
A.The European Convention on Human Rights
B.The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
C.The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
D.The European Social Charter
Explanation: The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union became legally binding with the same value as the Treaties when the Lisbon Treaty entered into force in 2009. It codifies civil, political, economic, and social rights for EU citizens.

About the EPSO Lawyer-Linguist Exam

The EPSO Lawyer-Linguists / Legal Revisers open competition selects AD 7 officials who revise EU legal texts and ensure legal and linguistic accuracy across the EU's official languages. The multiple-choice stages comprise verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning tests in Language 1, a 30-question EU law test in Language 1 (pass mark 15/30), and language comprehension tests of 12 questions each in Languages 2 and 3. A separate open-response revision/translation test (90 minutes, pass mark 50/100) assesses the core professional skill. Candidates must hold a qualifying law degree, have a perfect command of the competition language, and know at least two further official EU languages.

Questions

84 scored questions

Time Limit

EU law test 60 min; each language comprehension test 25 min; revision test 90 min

Passing Score

EU law test 15/30; reasoning combined 15/30; revision test 50/100

Exam Fee

Free (no application fee) (European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO), on behalf of the European Parliament, the Council, and the European Commission)

EPSO Lawyer-Linguist Exam Content Outline

~42%

EU Law and Institutions (MCQ)

30-question multiple-choice test in Language 1 on institutions, treaties, the legislative process, the CJEU and case law, competences, fundamental rights, and policies; pass mark 15/30.

~10%

Verbal Reasoning (MCQ)

Reading comprehension, logical inference, and vocabulary in Language 1; scored against the combined reasoning threshold only.

~11%

Numerical Reasoning (MCQ)

Arithmetic, percentages, ratios, rates, and data interpretation in Language 1; part of the combined reasoning pass score.

~9%

Abstract Reasoning (MCQ)

Number and letter series, pattern recognition, and analogies in Language 1; contributes to the reasoning threshold.

~19%

Language Comprehension (MCQ)

Reading, grammar, and vocabulary in Languages 2 and 3, 12 questions and 25 minutes per test; no separate pass score.

How to Pass the EPSO Lawyer-Linguist Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: EU law test 15/30; reasoning combined 15/30; revision test 50/100
  • Exam length: 84 questions
  • Time limit: EU law test 60 min; each language comprehension test 25 min; revision test 90 min
  • Exam fee: Free (no application fee)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

EPSO Lawyer-Linguist Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the seven EU institutions, the treaties (Rome, Maastricht, Lisbon), and the ordinary legislative procedure — these are the highest-frequency EU law topics.
2Learn the landmark CJEU cases (Van Gend en Loos, Costa v ENEL, Francovich, Cassis de Dijon) and the principle each one established.
3Distinguish regulations, directives, decisions, recommendations, and opinions under Article 288 TFEU; precise drafting depends on it.
4Practise reasoning tests under strict time limits so you comfortably clear the combined 15/30 threshold without losing time.
5For language comprehension, drill grammar, prepositions, and vocabulary in Languages 2 and 3 with timed 12-question sets.
6Train the open-response revision test separately using real EU legal texts, focusing on equivalent legal effect rather than literal translation.
7Set up and test your equipment and quiet environment in advance, since the multiple-choice tests are remotely proctored.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EPSO Lawyer-Linguist / Legal Reviser competition?

It is an EPSO open competition (e.g. EPSO/AD/423/25) that selects AD 7 officials to revise EU legal texts and ensure their legal and linguistic accuracy across official languages. Selection combines multiple-choice tests with an open-response revision test.

Which tests are multiple-choice?

The verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning tests, the EU law test (30 questions), and the language comprehension tests (12 questions each in Languages 2 and 3) are all multiple-choice. The revision/translation test is open-response, not MCQ.

What is the pass mark for the EU law test?

Candidates must score at least 15 out of 30 (50%) on the EU law multiple-choice test in Language 1. The reasoning tests have a combined threshold and the revision test requires 50 out of 100.

Do the reasoning tests count toward the final ranking?

No. The reasoning tests are scored only to confirm that candidates reach the minimum threshold. Their marks do not feed into the final ranking that determines placement on the reserve list.

How much does the competition cost?

Nothing. EPSO open competitions have no application fee. Candidates only bear optional costs such as commercial preparation materials or courses if they choose to use them.

What qualifications do I need?

You need a completed law degree giving access to the legal profession in the relevant jurisdiction, a perfect command of the competition language (Language 1), and knowledge of at least two further official EU languages at C1, with English required in most language profiles.

How are the tests administered?

The multiple-choice tests are computer-based and held under remote (online) invigilation. EPSO informs candidates of the exact testing modalities, dates, and technical requirements when inviting them to test.

What happens after I pass?

Successful candidates are placed on a reserve list from which the EU institutions recruit. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview, and a job offer follows if selected, subject to verification of supporting documents.