
The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs
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Our Students consistently share uplifting feedback about our Legal Secretary courses and the support they receive from our dedicated team. Discover how our Students have enjoyed their learning journey and how their qualifications have opened doors to rewarding Legal Secretary careers.
Our Students come from diverse backgrounds—from beginners with no legal experience to seasoned Legal Secretaries looking for formal credentials. We also welcome law graduates eager to gain practical skills and start their careers. ILSPA Students and Members are based across the UK and globally, in locations like Dubai, Hong Kong, and the Cayman Islands.
Hearing from our Students brings great joy to our team. We’re passionate about empowering people to succeed in their Legal Secretary careers, and their stories make our work truly meaningful.
I am a Bilingual (English-French) Executive Legal Assistant in an Africa-based Development Finance Institution (DFI). I accepted this job in mid-2022 without any legal background. My work revolves around Board Affairs (planning of quarterly Board meetings, Board member nominations at the end of Board terms, E-Board management of documents and Board remuneration, Treaty interpretation, etc). I took the ILSPA Diploma to be able to get an introduction to Law in general so that I can understand and do my work better. Working in the legal department means that I work with lawyers and there are times that we deal with contracts, civil litigation and other legal aspects. The fact that the course is fully virtual is very good as international students can benefit from the training.
I am employed as a Legal Secretary at a law firm and I enrolled in the course through work to better understand my role and expand my knowledge. I have found each part of the course highly beneficial for my role and I have learnt many new things from my lecturer and my fellow students, and the interaction and online lessons was really helpful. I found Seamus to be really approachable and knowledgeable, he was always happy to listen and discuss queries anyone had. I am grateful for the feedback on my coursework, I found this to be really helpful and was able to use it to pass my course. Overall, I’m very happy with my achievement and the course.
I found the course and website easy to navigate and I was able to understand my tests and assignments quickly in order to maximise my time when learning. If I had any queries regarding my assignments, your team got back to me fast and efficiently. This was beneficial as it did not put a stall in my learning and it also left me feeling confident I could handle the task to a high level. I really enjoyed the topics I chose (Civil law, Criminal law and Family Law). The information was easy to read and all the answers to my assignments and tests were in the text. I took the course as I am currently working at a Family Law firm. I was asked if I would like to train as a Legal Secretary for the firm and I said yes! I chose ILSPA as the online learning meant I could fit my studies around my work pattern. The studies have helped massively with my understanding of Family Law and I am putting my knowledge to good use!
Thank you very much for the opportunity to study with ILSPA. I am delighted that I passed the course with a 94% in just 2 months! I relocated to the UK from Zimbabwe in 2023, and having studied Law many years ago at the University of the Western Cape, I was eager to continue pursuing my passion for Law. The course allowed me to choose subjects I was interested in, such as Family Law, and along the way, I developed a keen interest in Conveyancing. The practical assessments were particularly enjoyable. I enrolled with ILSPA to prepare myself for interviews and work under the new legal system. This course has significantly boosted my confidence to pursue a legal career in the UK. The flexibility to complete the course online was especially beneficial given my family commitments. The most valuable part of the course was the practical engagement. The structure required a high attention to detail and a strong understanding of the content to produce the legal forms and documentation. I am grateful for the practical skills I have gained.
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have studied with ILSPA and for the course that I completed. It has been an enriching experience, and I’m very pleased with what I’ve gained from it. The course was well-structured, the modules were detailed and thorough, providing a solid foundation for legal knowledge, particularly in areas that are essential for my work. The flexibility to study at my own pace was one of the key advantages, allowing me to balance it with my professional responsibilities. As someone who is starting in the legal field (LEGAL DEEDS & SERVICES), I enrolled in the course to broaden my understanding and strengthen my skills, especially in the areas of legal documentation and procedures. The course met my expectations in this regard, offering practical insights and clear guidance on how to approach various legal tasks. I found the content to be highly relevant to my day to day work, and I am confident that the diploma will enhance my professional standing moving forward. I appreciate the support you provided throughout the course, and the resources available were invaluable. Thank you once again for excellent learning experience.
I was very happy with the course you provided and found it very insightful and fulfilling. It allowed me to choose subjects I was interested in for the advanced level. I got a good basis of knowledge for each area of law and thoroughly enjoyed the Family Law assessments which gave me practical knowledge. The criminal law assignments helped me to understand the defence of law better and how better to apply it to a case. I was also very happy with the feedback and that feedback was provided. Thank you very much for the opportunity of doing this course. I intend to use it well in Legal Practice.
Thank you for your support during my studies. I have always been interested in law, but never took the leap to enrol on any courses. I have completed a bachelor's degree in another field abroad, where I studied through distance learning, and this was the perfect option to complement my studies without having to complete an additional degree. The payment options were very affordable which helped me a lot. I liked the different study options as well and thought that I would try enrolling for the distance learning course, because of family commitments at home. I thought this might have limitations if you didn’t attend classes, but there was a help icon when I needed assistance. I liked the way the study materials were structured, where it made the topics clearer to understand and enjoyable. The feedback from assessors was very helpful. I also like the student resources available for additional reading and advice.
I chose to study with ILSPA because I wanted to achieve a recognised qualification as a Legal Secretary and the Diploma Course provided this. I had previously trained as a Legal Secretary in 1997, taking courses with a local business college in Litigation, Conveyancing and audio typing, but knew my skills and knowledge in these areas were now out of date. The ILSPA course provided me with the flexibility to study for a recognised qualification at my own pace and to update my skills and knowledge. I have really enjoyed the courses and found them to be very informative. I am also very grateful for the support and advice given by the ILSPA team throughout. Many thanks again for all of the support from ILSPA during the course.
I found the course affordable and the site was pretty straightforward and had all the resources I needed for my studies. I chose to do this course because I found that it is recognised globally even here in the Cayman Islands and that is how I became familiar with it. I'm doing a bachelor's degree majoring in Accounting at a local university but at the same time, this degree is not equipping me with immediate skills that I can get a job with. After being to countless interviews for entry level roles including those for Legal Secretaries, I was being told that I do not have the experience needed. Long story short, I decided on this course as most recruiters recommended it and most job advert I saw either asked for experience or this qualification. I am happy I choose this course and I am patiently waiting for my certification. I have no doubt that I will eventually get a job in this field. Keep up the good work!
I just wanted to say a big thank you. I really appreciate how you have organised the course work, the assignments, the information and instructions, etc. It has made my study 10 times more interesting and enjoyable. I wish every school was operating like you. Very interesting and enjoyable, I felt supported throughout the whole course. I have very little experience, but this qualification has kick-started my career.
Easy to follow instructions and lots of information to take in. References to cases was really good as I could check these out online and gain a further insight into how things can go very wrong in some cases which can prove to be very expensive when cases are taken to court. I was already working with a Solicitors as a Wills and Probate Secretary, but had no previous experience.
It was a great experience being able to study on my own timeframe and if I needed help with anything about the course ILSPA were there and they were fantastic. I am already working in the legal field as a Post Completion Assistant.
Excellent course and a great team to guide you with any kind of assistance required. The effort put on providing assignment feedback is really appreciable. I highly recommend this course for any legal secretaries wanting to uplift their career. I have already recommended it to two of my friends. I have 8 years of experience as a legal secretary, but was lacking a formal certification in the legal field. Having gained the ILSPA Diploma certificate, I am now more confident to apply to the secretary positions in bigger International law firms.
I have completed two courses with ILSPA and I have had an excellent experience on both - the feedback was swift and incredibly helpful. I find the ILSPA courses outstanding and I have recommended the Institute highly to those around me. I took the courses in order to gain a further understanding of the different options available to me - I have a prior qualification in law from many years ago and in my current job my intention was to pursue other opportunities. I wanted to find which field I was most interested and confident in.
The study material served as a valuable reference, making the coursework easily understandable through real-life scenarios. The positive assessment feedback and prompt assistance from the help desk enhanced my learning experience. Earning this diploma not only fuelled my motivation but also swiftly paved the way for a New Year promotion. I wholeheartedly recommend this course.
I really enjoyed the online course and the classes were very informative, interesting and delivered with good interaction and humour. The course is very thorough and covers a wide selection of elements. I am currently working in a Law firm as an administrative support staff and decided to enrol on the course to help with my knowledge and experience as I have never worked in this sector before. Due to personal circumstances, I did struggle completing the assessments before the deadline but was extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to extend the date to complete the course.
This course has been extremely beneficial in solidifying my understanding of foundational legal concepts, terminology, and procedures. The learning material is presented in a methodical way, which requires a consistent clear line of thought and high attention to detail. The assessments prompt a high level of engagement which allows you to really digest the material and understand the practical application of the theory in real-life scenarios. This course helped me gain confidence before I commence with my LLB Hons next year, in the pursuit of eventually qualifying as a Solicitor. I have found the staff at the Institute to be helpful and swift with responses to any queries. Thank you ILSPA team! I highly recommend this course to other aspiring legal professionals.
I enrolled on the course in November 2022 and secured my first interview in December 2022 for a legal secretarial position. Although unsuccessful at this interview, the same company invited me to another interview for a Litigation Legal Secretary in May 2023 which I was successful at. I started work in June and have just recently passed my 3 months probation. Having no previous experience as a Legal Secretary, it was this course that gave me the confidence and gravitas to apply for this role.
I really enjoyed the course as I gained experience of work within the legal sector and working on forms that I may need to complete when I work in the legal field. I took this course after I finished university because I did not feel like I had enough experience in the legal field, in areas like completing paperwork. I also took part in this course to gain employment as a Legal Secretary, Personal Assistant or Paralegal. While taking part in the course, I started working in the legal field, and I can say that this course prepared me for some of the daily tasks and work I do.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. After being out of the law environment for 20 years, it was a great refresher. I now have a job in the legal field and completing the course has really helped with my day-to-day understanding of the profession.