The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs
Dedicated to your career every step of the way
Legal Firms
Investing in the training and development of Legal Secretaries is a smart strategy for law firms seeking to enhance their client services and optimise performance. Legal Secretaries play a crucial role in supporting lawyers and legal teams, and their professional growth contributes directly to the success of the organisation in a competitive market. By nurturing the full potential of these key staff members, firms can increase efficiency and elevate their service standards.
At the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA), we empower Students and Members to advance their expertise through our recognised qualifications, continuous professional development programs, and exclusive online resources. Our commitment is to help your staff gain recognition for their skills, continuously develop their knowledge, and pursue rewarding, dedicated careers.
Benefits of Training with ILSPA
For firms interested in upskilling their support staff, ILSPA offers a range of comprehensive, cost-effective training options. Our highly regarded Legal Secretaries Diploma course is trusted by legal employers across the UK and globally, providing comprehensive training in key areas of law and essential practical skills to ensure proficiency and confidence. Additionally, we offer Foundation and Advanced Level courses for specialisation and the acquisition of Paralegal skills, empowering your support staff to take on greater responsibilities in specific areas of law with confidence and expertise.
With flexible course options, you can tailor training to suit your firm’s unique needs. Our philosophy emphasises that Legal Secretaries and PAs not only learn how to complete tasks but also understand the legal principles behind them—ensuring clarity and assurance in their work, both for themselves and for their employers.
Exclusive Offer
Legal firms enrolling multiple staff members for ILSPA courses are eligible for a 10% discount on course fees.
ILSPA Courses ILSPA MembershipMany law firms have strengthened their teams by developing their staff through us, including:
Anderson Longmore & Higham, Anderson Rowntree, Anthony Collins, Appleby Global, Archers Law, Ashurst, Atteys, Ashtons Legal, Babbe, Batchelors, Bates Wells & Braithwaite, Battens, Birketts, BLB Solicitors, Bond Dickinson, Bond Pearce, Carey Olsen, Clarks Legal, Clifford Chance, Clifton Ingram, Collas Day, Coodes, Corlett Bolton & Co, Crosse & Crosse, Bolton & Co, DAC Beachcroft, Daltons, Darbys, DLA Piper, Dundas & Wilson, Dunn & Baker, Embertons, EMW Law, Evans & Co, Eversheds, Ford & Warren, Freeths, Fryer Chandler & Co, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Glanvilles, Gordon Dean, Greenwoods, Hall Brown, Harvey Ingram, Hannays, Hatchers, Healys, Hibbert Lucas Butter, Higgs & Sons, Hogan Lovells, Holly & Steer, Kimbells Freeth, Lawson Lewis, Leigh Day, Lewis Silkin, Lodders, Longfords, Margraves, Metson Cross & Co, Michelmores, Michael Hill, Mills & Reeve, Mogers, Molesworths Bright Clegg, Moore Blatch, Morley Brown & Co, Mourant Ozannes, Mundays, Ogier, Ozannes, Neville Jones & Co, Palis & Co, Pearsons & Ward, Picton Howell, Poole Townsend, Pitmans, Purcells, Ramsden, Rose & Dunn, Sidley Austin, Sinels, Shoosmiths, Skinners, Sills & Betteridge, Sinels, Sparlings, Stapleton Gardner, Star Legal, Sternberg Reed, Tates, Taylor Bracewell, Townshends, Trowers & Hamlins, Vance Harris, Vincent Sykes & Higham, Ward Hadaway, Webb & Co, Wilsons...and many more
The benefits Jackie was receiving from her diploma were evident as soon as she joined us. Ogier recognises the value of training its staff. As a firm, we actively encourage our people to further their development through relevant professional qualifications and support them as much as we can.Ogier, Guernsey
Being presented with a recognised qualification upon completion of the Legal Secretaries Diploma Course is indeed a symbol of our commitment to growth and personal development. Joining the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs was a natural progression for many of our staff, all of whom are delighted with the service provided.VSH Law, Northampton
In my initial interview, I was asked a lot of questions regarding the diploma and the Partners who interviewed me were very intrigued to know what the course had included. They seemed amazed by the content and said it even sounded like Paralegal work. I was lucky to secure my role before finishing the diploma, however the knowledge I had from the course helped me massively in settling in and finding confidence in my new role.Hannah Chave, Hampshire
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The benefits Jackie was receiving from her diploma were evident as soon as she joined us. Ogier recognises the value of training its staff. As a firm, we actively encourage our people to further their development through relevant professional qualifications and support them as much as we can.Ogier, GuernseyBeing presented with a recognised qualification upon completion of the Legal Secretaries Diploma Course is indeed a symbol of our commitment to growth and personal development. Joining the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs was a natural progression for many of our staff, all of whom are delighted with the service provided.VSH Law, NorthamptonIn my initial interview, I was asked a lot of questions regarding the diploma and the Partners who interviewed me were very intrigued to know what the course had included. They seemed amazed by the content and said it even sounded like Paralegal work. I was lucky to secure my role before finishing the diploma, however the knowledge I had from the course helped me massively in settling in and finding confidence in my new role.Hannah Chave, HampshireDiscover the benefits ofILSPA's CPD Programme
