The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs
Dedicated to your career every step of the way
Enhance your career with ILSPA – the trusted choice for legal secretarial training, recognised by law firms and recruiters across the UK and globally.
Our Legal Secretaries Diploma is designed to equip you with essential legal knowledge and hands-on skills, ensuring you are fully prepared to excel as a Legal Secretary. Whether you're just starting out, an experienced professional seeking a formal qualification, or a law graduate looking to build practical expertise, our course is tailored to meet your needs.
If you’re interested in specialising in a specific area of law, explore our Foundation and Advanced level courses.
At ILSPA, we welcome Students from diverse backgrounds – all ages, nationalities, and levels of experience. No prior legal experience is required to enrol.
Choose the study option that suits you best:
With our distance learning option, you have the flexibility to choose the areas of law that interest you most. For those attending our online classes, a structured syllabus with set units is provided. Whichever path you take, you’ll earn the same prestigious qualification, setting you on the road to success in the legal field.
Why choose ILSPA's Legal Secretary course?
Earn a respected Legal Secretary qualification - Become a skilled and qualified Legal Secretary with credentials recognised across the legal industry.
Acquire comprehensive legal knowledge - Build expertise in various areas of law to confidently support legal professionals.
Master legal document production and procedures - Learn the essential skills to produce and manage legal documents and complete complex legal forms.
Enhance your professional word processing skills - Refine your typing and formatting abilities for efficient, accurate document preparation.
Receive personalised support throughout your coursework - Benefit from dedicated tutor assistance, ensuring you stay on track and excel in your studies.
Achieve success with our high pass rate – Join the 95% of Students who pass and earn a professional qualification that opens doors to career opportunities.
Gain expert CV and career guidance - Access personalised CV advice and job-seeking strategies to secure a rewarding Legal Secretary role.
Access extensive study and career resources - Leverage a comprehensive library of materials and tools to enrich your learning and career journey.
Receive one year of FREE Membership with the Institute - Enjoy a full year of Membership benefits, including resources, and professional support.
Have discounted access to the Royal Courts of Justice Tours - Explore the historic Royal Courts of Justice with an exclusive discount, enriching your legal knowledge.
Gain eligibility for a TOTUM Student Discount Card - Take advantage of the UK’s leading Student discount card to save on food, fashion, travel, and more.
ILSPA is recommended by the UK Government’s National Careers Service - Trust in an organisation recommended by the National Careers Service as a pathway to a successful Legal Secretary career.
ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma course is equivalent to a level 3 qualification. It is designed to provide you with legal knowledge and practical skills to help you secure employment or advance your existing career. Through this comprehensive course, you will master general legal procedures, key Legal Secretary skills and various areas of law. You will also advance your word processing skills through legal document production, completing legal forms and typing professional correspondence.
Explore ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma syllabus to see how it can elevate your career: