Is your lawyer UK based and regulated by OISC ?
What reason(s) caused your first applicationto be refused?
It's your personal choice Kristh whether you follow the advice of your lawyer and take a new test or not.
Please do take some time to review the links to the UKVI approved listings.
Discuss with your lawyer if you wish.
The UKVI mandatory requirement for English Test is clearly set out.
Contact UKVI to confirm if your still unsure.
As your know Kristh, visa applications are really too serious and important for your life to leave anthing to doubt and any stone unturned in your research.
You'll find this forum to be one of the best resources around.![]()