Legal secretaries are often expected to type long documents with almost no errors. Watch your accuracy and your consistency score as much as your speed.
Frequently asked questions
How fast should a legal assistant type?
Many firms ask legal assistants and secretaries for 50 to 70 WPM with at least 95% accuracy.
How is WPM calculated?
Words per minute counts every 5 correctly typed characters, including spaces, as one word, divided by the minutes elapsed. Raw WPM counts every keystroke, right or wrong. Accuracy is the share of keystrokes that were correct, so mistakes still count even if you fix them.
Is WPMTrack free and private?
Yes. Every test, lesson and certificate is free with no account. Your results and history are stored only in this browser and are never uploaded.
What does consistency mean?
Consistency measures how steady your speed was from second to second. 100% means you typed at exactly the same pace the whole time; lower numbers mean bursts and pauses.