We are very excited to announce our partnership with Legalex. On the 7th & 8th July 2021, London’s ExCeL will play host to Legalex, Europe’s most comprehensive and all-encompassing event for legal professionals and the business behind the solicitor.

LegalEx design every aspect of their events to help you run, grow and advance your legal career by staying up to date with the ever-changing legal landscape. Law is constantly evolving, so we're helping you evolve with it. Every supplier and seminar at LegalEx is there to help inspire and educate you in Regulations & Legal Skills, Legal Tech, Client Retention and Satisfaction, Business Development, Marketing …

Happy World Earth Day from all at ILSPA!

ILSPA prides itself on being conscious of the environment and caring about our planet. We believe that both companies and individuals should strive to be eco-aware. Companies, in particular, should use their platform to be a positive influence. One way that ILSPA tries to do this is through the eco-awareness section of our journal. 

Here are some of the eco-awareness articles that we have published over the last few months:

https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/Guilt-Free_Flying_on_the_Horizon

https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/how_to_have_an_eco-friendly_christmas

https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/we_need_1.6_planets_to_sustain_us

https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/plastic_pollution_in_the_thames

For more eco-awareness articles take a look at DEDICATED - The Legal Secretary Journal. 

Despite the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, many PAs, EAs and business support professionals are still working from home, meaning you may have a little more time on your hands than you’re used to.

If you’re an experienced PA or EA with knowledge to pass on, advice to give and stories to tell, why not invest a few hours each week in the learning and development of an aspiring professional?

Likewise, if you’re at the outset of your career, seeking insights and advice, or perhaps have a few years of experience under your belt and are now looking for a …

The events of 2020 have undoubtedly challenged pre-existing concepts about the way we work and prompted many businesses to reflect on their remote working policy.

According to a recent survey from the British Council for Offices (BCO), most office workers don’t want to return to the office five days a week when the pandemic is over, with the majority planning on splitting their time between the workplace and home.

With a mixture of in-office and remote working, this hybrid working model is expected to become the norm for many businesses.

With this in mind, we have outlined some of the …

In June 2020, Executive Secretary took their world-renowned ExecSecLIVE event virtual for the first time. A whole new global audience gained access to 2 days of workshops, elite speakers, training and networking unlike any other. And they’re back for 2021! 

This year's virtual event will be held on 17th and 18th March, and you can be a part of it! 

Across the two days, attendees can watch 52 industry experts speak about their careers, offer their guidance and provide insight and training.

Executive Secretary says:    

"We are keen to ensure that you continue to get the training and inspiration that you have come to expect …

The new year is a great time to think about starting a new work habit. Keeping track of your accomplishments now can help you with future performance reviews, CVs, promotions and much more. Read Julie Perrine's advice about why you should track your accomplishments...  

As an admin, you perform many tasks on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. From simple, routine things like prioritising your executive’s email each morning to big, complicated undertakings like planning the annual board meeting, you move from one accomplishment to the next seamlessly.

But are you keeping track of those accomplishments? If a promotion becomes available or …

How has life changed for PAs, EAs and other business support professionals in the past year? Take part in SecsintheCity’s annual audience survey to have your say.

2020 was more turbulent and volatile of a year than many others in recent memory, impacting every individual and organisation in unique and often negative ways.

SecsintheCity – the UK’s only specialist business support job board and a trusted partner of the ILSPA – is interested in learning and sharing more about how the events of the past year impacted the lives and livelihoods of PAs, EAs and other business support professionals.

To …

Our partner, Simply Law Jobs, has released its Year in Review for 2020.

The review provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, specifically how it affected employment within the sector.

The legal industry faced one of its biggest challenges when a global pandemic forced the UK into a national lockdown in March 2020. The unprecedented amount of disruption shook up a seemingly calm legal recruitment marketplace.

The monthly average number of jobs posted to Simply Law Jobs in 2020 was 5,328, a 60% decrease from 2019.

Key findings reveal how 65% of professionals were …

December is normally a time for Christmas parties and office get togethers. Festive gatherings may not be possible this year, but you can still celebrate with your team and toast the end of 2020 in style.

Here are our top tips for a fantastic virtual Christmas party!

1. Don't be afraid to keep the numbers small

Don't be afraid to organise smaller parties for each department or team. We all know what it is like being on a Zoom meeting with a large number of attendees. It's hard to interact or feel included. Keeping numbers smaller ensures a comfortable and inclusive atmosphere.    

2. Make …

To mark World Mental Health Day, Simply Law Jobs have put together a few tips to help you cope with stress and anxiety.

It’s natural for anyone to fall victim to stress or anxiety at any point in life, whether you are prone to these conditions or you’re going through a particularly difficult situation, like divorce, bereavement, or even lockdown at the hands of coronavirus. 

It’s tough to be told that you have to change your way of life as you know it – to stop seeing your friends, family, and not being able to spend your weekends letting off steam …