Student Reviews

The course exceeded my expectations

The course exceeded my expectations. The information and instruction to complete each unit was clear and understandable. Really enjoyed the course.

The online programme was comprehensive and easy to understand and follow

I thoroughly enjoyed refreshing my skills with the Legal Secretaries Diploma course. The online programme was comprehensive and easy to understand and follow. When querying by telephone staff were polite, friendly, positive and supportive. Although I'm delighted to have finished I'd certainly study again with ILSPA.

I found it very helpful to my personal and professional life

Thank you so much, I enjoyed doing the course. I was very pleased with the coursework and lessons. I found it very helpful to my personal and professional life.

The course has really inspired me and given me the confidence I need to continue my journey in Law

I just wanted to send an email to say thank you. The course has really inspired me and given me the confidence I need to continue my journey in Law. I received my certificate in the post Saturday morning and it finally feels real. Hard work pays off! I will be recommending the course to other secretaries of the Law Firm I work at and to anyone else who is interested. Many thanks, again.

The Legal Secretaries Diploma course increased my chances in obtaining a new job

The Legal Secretaries Diploma course increased my chances in obtaining a new job as a Legal Administrative Assistant at the Department of Civil Litigation. I was very pleased with the way the course was structured. Also, Seamus Ryan is an extraordinary tutor. 

The staff at ILSPA are friendly and very helpful

My overall experience has been a positive one. The course is very clear to understand and enjoyable. The staff at ILSPA are friendly and very helpful. I found them to be immediately available when I needed help, to give advice and to guide. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to anyone who is looking to further their Secretarial/PA career in the legal field. Thank you ILSPA. 

The course gives excellent grounding in the basics of the work of a Legal Secretary

I would like to say how much I have enjoyed the Legal Secretaries Diploma - the course gives excellent grounding in the basics of the work of a Legal Secretary. I already have typing and administrative experience, but the course is thorough on the various forms and layout that is needed for legal documents. 

I really enjoyed classes with Seamus Ryan

I really enjoyed classes with Seamus Ryan. He is excellent tutor with passion for law. He made classes enjoyable, knowledgeable and we had a lots of fun. I found also very interesting our Royal Courts of Justice tour with Amanda. I would like to thank to ILSPA for my CV help and guidance, really helpful.

Comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable

Fantastic course. Comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable. Each unit has excellent study material and clear instructions for all tests and assessments. I feel I have a solid foundation of studies and able to move forward in my career goals and learning journey. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in a career in law.

I would not hesitate in recommending this course

The course was well balanced and well-structured, utilising online assessments and learning, as well as excellent classroom based learning, reinforced with practice real to life assessments. I would not hesitate in recommending this course. 

The assistance that I have required has been received promptly and efficiently

The admin team are excellent. The assistance that I have required has been received promptly and efficiently, which is just what is needed when studying the distance learning option. The course itself was easy to understand and explained really well. Overall I am very happy.

Fantastic course, helped me secure my first job as a Legal Secretary

Fantastic course, helped me secure my first job as a Legal Secretary. I took my course to the interview to show what I was learning. Thank you!

I would like to say thank you for this fantastic course

I would like to say thank you for this fantastic course.

The many example forms and letters and, also, the practical advice boosted my confidence in commencing a job as a Legal Secretary. 

I would most definitely consider taking my qualification further and would definitely come back to this course provider

This course has been very rewarding and also a pleasure to learn and get involved with all the legal forms I have found very engaging within the scenarios given. I would most definitely consider taking my qualification further and would definitely come back to this course provider. My course assessor, Maria, has been very helpful via email and everyone on the phone has been just as good. The Royal Courts of Justice tour was also another great opportunity that I attended and again has broadened my knowledge in law. Absolutely fabulous!

I am really glad I went for the Legal Secretaries Diploma

I found the course really informative and enjoyable, thank you! It gave a layman like me some real insight and understanding in to the Land Law involved when I purchased my property and will certainly help in the future when we undoubtedly go through the process again! I am really glad I went for the Legal Secretaries Diploma as I now feel I have a great overview of all the subjects giving me more options when it comes to looking into employment. 

Each time I have called the Institute with queries, they have been very courteous and helpful

The course was very well organised, the lecturer Seamus Ryan was very professional and made the course interesting. Each time I have called the Institute with queries, they have been very courteous and helpful. I have enjoyed the whole experience and feel that I have learned so much and would recommend the course to others. 

Very good value for money

Brilliant course content and for the cost of the course very good value for money.

You've given me the confidence to believe in myself!

Very interesting and informative. You've given me the confidence to believe in myself!

The online help and the staff couldn't be more helpful

Very good course. The online help and the staff couldn't be more helpful. I am continuing to use the CV help which has been excellent. I would like to continue to stay a Member of the Institute for the valuable help it offers.

I now feel confident that I can start applying for Legal Secretary jobs

I started working at a law firm one year ago as a part time receptionist. I decided to take this course to enhance my legal knowledge and generally help me in my job. The course has been an amazing challenge for me and has definitely helped broaden my knowledge. I now feel confident that I can start applying for Legal Secretary jobs.