The Institute of Legal
Secretaries and PAs
The Professional Body for Legal Secretaries and PAs
About ILSPA
As the professional body for Legal Secretaries and PAs, we help people to have rewarding careers in law across the UK and overseas. Through our recognised Legal Secretary courses, people can gain the legal knowledge and skills they need to be competent Legal Secretaries. We also offer career advice, professional development encouragement, guidance to secure employment and Legal Secretary jobs, as we are dedicated to your career every step of the way.
ILSPA's team consists of people who are passionate about their roles. We love helping people with their Legal Secretary careers and want to ensure that law firms have good quality support staff. From our office staff to our tutors, we have a strong ethos where we communicate well, work together effectively and have the best interests of our Students and Members at heart.
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ILSPA's Aims
The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs was formed in 1990 by a group of like-minded legal professionals with the mission of promoting the excellence and professional recognition of Legal Secretaries and PAs. Our aims are:
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Emma Stacey is ILSPA's Chief Executive and has a diverse role helping the Institute to operate and progress. Emma previously helped to manage the National Association of Licensed Paralegals and has worked as a Legal Secretary for a large law firm. With experience spanning over 25 years, she understands the needs of Legal Secretaries and law firms. The most enjoyable part of Emma's work is helping Students and Members achieve their goals.
Emma Stacey - Chief Executive
Amanda Hamilton taught ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma course for over 15 years. She is the Chief Executive of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals, which is dedicated to promoting the status of Paralegals and Paralegal Training. Amanda runs our tour of the Royal Courts of Justice in London and provides ongoing support as our Patron. She is much loved by our Students.
Amanda Hamilton - Patron
Seamus Ryan started teaching after he finished law school, over 20 years ago. He specialises in legal training and is a qualified Solicitor, a member of the Institute for Learning and a Law Society accredited Lexcel consultant. Seamus is very popular with our Students due to his friendly and helpful teaching approach. We regularly receive wonderful feedback from those who have attended his classes.
Seamus Ryan - Tutor
Maria Richards is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has over 13 years of experience practising for one of the largest firms in the Southwest. Maria has teaching experience which extends from Legal Secretary courses to graduate and postgraduate levels in all areas of law. Since 2010, Maria has been supporting Students on our courses and assessing ILSPA coursework. She views each Student as a unique and valuable individual.
Maria Richards - Course Assessor
Megan James is ILSPA's Executive Secretary. She has a varied role providing support to our Chief Executive and the team, whilst managing areas such as our Legal Secretary Journal, social media, course bookings, marketing and partnerships. Megan has a passion for law and graduated with an LLB Law Degree. Her legal knowledge together with her experience in administration and office management make her a perfect part of the team.
Megan James - Executive Secretary
Laura Jenkinson is ILSPA's Administrator. She looks after the needs of our Students and Members, and manages applications, certification and general enquiries. She also provides assistance in areas such as our Legal Secretary Journal and refining our literature. Laura has an excellent background in administration, having experience of providing small businesses with administrative/PA support. Being committed to her role, we are proud to say that she has qualified with ILSPA as a Legal Secretary.
Laura Jenkinson - Administrator
John Stacey-Hibbert has over 50 years of experience in the legal field. John was the General Secretary of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals, a Senior Lecturer in Law and Management at South Devon College, and practised as a Lawyer in various firms in London. John's expertise and support is of great value to ILSPA. He loves learning, having recently finished a Masters Degree and is now doing a PhD!
John Stacey-Hibbert - Patron
