This week, we have been inspired by an article in the Law Society Gazette, highlighting Almudena Arpón de Mendívil - the first woman to hold the presidential position of the International Bar Association for 20 years. Almudena will be focusing on gender equality during her term and believes that we need to see more women in the highest positions of the legal sector.

Lubna Shuja is the the current President of the Law Society and Caroline Jepson was President of CILEx until 2022. The CEO of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals is now Jane Robson, who recently took over from our patron Amanda Hamilton. …

Due to the launch of our new learning management system, we are delighted to announce that our Legal Secretary courses are more beneficial and user friendly than ever. Students who enrol from January 2023 are not only able to study online, but they can also submit their coursework online too. This means that Students no longer need to send their coursework through the post. 

An additional benefit of our Legal Secretaries Diploma courses is that there is a new unit on key Legal Secretary skills. Students will now be able to learn about important aspects of Legal Secretary work such as workload …

The National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) has announced it will be expanding its membership levels to better recognise the breadth of qualifications and experience of its Members and the paralegal sector in general.

In response to this growth, a NALP Paralegal Technician membership level has been added for those who have passed the Level 3 qualification or completed the Level 3 Paralegal Standard Apprenticeship.

A NALP Paralegal Technician Member will be able to use the post-nominal initials “PTech.NALP” and describe themselves as a NALP Paralegal Technician.

“The range of work that paralegals undertake and the sectors they work in …

As the professional body for Legal Secretaries and PAs, ILSPA aims to provide affordable and accessible training for people working within or looking to join the profession. To achieve this, we not only price our courses reasonably but also offer interest-free payment plans. This enables Students who do not wish to pay in full to spread the cost of their fees over 6 or 10 months. Our payment plans mean that our Students can study for as little as £18 a month, depending on their chosen course.

Payment plans are an easy and secure way of spreading the cost of the course fees. Plans are created …

Are you a Student currently enrolled on a course with ILSPA? ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma and Legal Secretary Foundation and Advanced Courses are excellent qualifications that will teach you the legal knowledge and procedures you need to become a competent and successful Legal Secretary.

We would like to highlight some other resources that will complement your studies by giving you access to even more knowledge, learning and support.

ILSPA’s Glossary of Legal Terminology

You may have spotted this in the Introduction module of the Legal Secretaries Diploma course material. Single Subject Students may not be aware that they can …

The National Association of Licensed Paralegals is pleased to announce this year’s National Paralegal Day will take place on Wednesday 9th November, with a celebration at the Palace of Westminster.

National Paralegal Day celebrates the work that Paralegals do and the contribution they make to the legal profession. Whether they are working within a solicitor’s practice, in-house at a large organisation or independently in their own practice – Paralegals fill a void that has been created by the reduction in legal aid and the increase in the costs of training to be a lawyer.

Paralegals are often the unsung, unrecognised members …

Are you in charge of the firm's Christmas party planning? Maybe, you have been tasked with arranging the office gifts this year? 

If so, then you will probably be starting to think about what you need to do ready for the festive period. If you are looking for ideas then definitely check out The Assistant Room's festive brochure for 2022. They are here to help you with everything from booking your festive celebrations at beautiful restaurants with complimentary champagne for all in attendance or saving up to 25% on gifts with big brands such as Jo Malone and Molton Brown.  

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Graduates and Members of the Institute are entitled to a 20% discount on our advanced level courses. Through these courses, you will gain an in-depth understanding of a specific area of law and acquire some Paralegal skills.

Taking a course at the advanced level can help you become more of an expert in your chosen field and your qualification will be of benefit to legal departments that require specific legal skills.

Our Legal Secretary courses are available online through our Student and Member area so you can study by distance learning wherever you live in the world! 

The following subjects are available: …

Legal mental health charity LawCare is asking the legal community to tell ten friends or colleagues about their support service this World Mental Health Day.

The charity, which offers free, confidential, emotional support to anyone working in the law including support staff and law students has supported over 10,000 people in the profession since it began 25 years ago through its helpline, email, online chat and peer support service.  All the staff and volunteers on the support service work in, or have worked in, the legal industry so understand life in the law and all its challenges.

Elizabeth Rimmer, Chief …

DEDICATED - The Legal Secretary Journal October Edition is now available to view online.

Autumn has arrived and we are enjoying seeing the changing of the seasons on the estate. As we enter the final quarter of the year, it is a good time to reflect on all the things we have achieved in our professional lives. It is also beneficial to assess if there is anything that needs attention in our careers and if we are happy with our continuing professional development. This is something which ILSPA actively likes to encourage. Checklists can be a helpful aid in this respect. …