In the world of law, every successful legal professional knows the value of teamwork and support. While Lawyers and Judges often take center stage, Paralegals also play a vital role, ensuring that the wheels of justice keep turning smoothly. To recognise and celebrate the contributions of these unsung legal heroes, The National Association of Licensed Paralegals are hosting their third National Paralegal Day at the historic House of Commons tomorrow - Wednesday 8 November.

A Day to Honor Paralegals

National Paralegal Day is a day dedicated to acknowledging the invaluable work of Paralegals, who keep law firms, courts, and legal departments …

The UK’s go-to legal finance, compliance, and law firm management conference returns via Zoom on Thursday 23rd November 2023 10am-3pm.

This conference is a fantastic opportunity for Legal Secretaries whose work crosses over into assisting with accounts and finance. It is a chance to network, learn and gain valuable insights into your role. What's more, the ILFM is kindly offering ILSPA Members a 50% discount on tickets to this virtual event.

The Institute of Legal Finance and Management Autumn Virtual Conference agenda will be published in full to ticket holders shortly. However, here are some of the speakers from this year’s event:

• LUBNA SHUJA - President …

Today is world mental health day, where many organisations will have the opportunity to raise awareness about mental health issues, as well as help those who are suffering with them. One in eight people suffer from mental health conditions and it can significantly affect their lives, from not being able to make meaningful connections with others to not functioning well enough to work.

This year's theme is about mental health being a universal human right. This means that whoever we are and wherever we live in the world, we should have the right to a good standard of mental health. Governments are working …

Now that our classes at Regent's University are underway, we have set a date for our next live online classes. Students will be able to study our Legal Secretaries Diploma course online through Zoom with our wonderful tutor, Seamus Ryan. The classes will be starting on Wednesday 21 February and will run every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm - 9.30pm, for twelve weeks.

ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma course is designed to provide Students with the legal knowledge and practical skills they need to be competent Legal Secretaries. It is suitable for those who are starting out in their careers or those who are experienced and want …

ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma evening classes are starting this week at Regent's University in London. The University is situated within the beautiful setting of Regent's Park and as Autumn draws near, we will be able to witness the wondrous changing of the seasons. 

We are excited to be running the classes again and look forward to welcoming our new Students. There is still time to enrol if you would like to attend the classes. We accept late enrolments up to two weeks after the course has started. As the course involves blended learning through class attendance and online coursework, Students …

In this month's edition of our Legal Secretary Journal, we announced that ILSPA's Students and Members are eligible for a 30% discount for the breathtaking tours at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Visiting the RCJ is a wonderful experience where Students’ course material comes to life and they can get an inside look at a real-life working courtroom. 

One of our past Students, Anna Beaf, commented: “The tour of the Royal Courts of Justice was the perfect supplement to the course materials and put the Court’s history and protocol into context.”

If you are interested in attending, the next tour dates are as follows:

Thursday …

ILSPA's Partner, Simply Law, is offering free webinars to help you secure employment and improve your career prospects. The next webinars are taking place on Tuesday 5 September and will focus on how you can create a high impact LinkedIn profile to attract top legal jobs.

If you are looking for Legal Secretary work at the moment or you are studying one of ILSPA's courses and want to improve your chances of employment after you qualify, it is well worth listening to Simply Law's expert advice. The webinars will cover:

• How to write your LinkedIn profile to get noticed
• How to get your CV …

Legal Secretaries have excellent career prospects. Through gaining experience, you have the opportunity to work your way up the ladder and obtain a higher salary. You can also become a Paralegal or even a Solicitor! Studying with us is a great way to take that first step towards your future career.

Take a look at the career experiences featured in our Legal Secretary Journal. You can read about various Students who have qualified through ILSPA and are sailing through their legal careers.

An example is Elizabeth Forbes who was a Secretarial Coordinator for a large south-east based firm. She is now working as a Trainee …

ILSPA recently announced its new partnership with the Institute of Legal Finance and Management (ILFM). As industry peers, we are delighted to recognise and support the valuable work ILFM does for its Members and other legal professionals.

ILFM provides qualifications, training, knowledge, support and information for anyone working in legal accounts, compliance and law firm management. It is dedicated to driving innovation, advancing education and promoting excellence throughout the legal sector. It's training and education programs aim to raise awareness, advocate good business practice and maintain high standards.

Training and continuing professional development are essential for those working in the legal …

The summer holidays are upon us and for many ILSPA Students this means less time than usual to dedicate to their studies. There may be holidays booked, children at home or simply more distractions. Whatever the reason, it's important to remember that ILSPA's courses are designed to be flexible and fit around your commitments.

If you find it challenging to find time to study over the next few weeks, we encourage you to focus on keeping your momentum in ways that are manageable. Keeping yourself involved will mean that it won't feel such a shock when you return to studying properly again. 

Here are our top tips: …