
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.
The course was great and taught me so many things I never thought I'd understand. It made me grow more and made me use legal knowledge on a daily basis. This course helped me to become more independent and taught me enough for me to gain a career in the legal field! IT was amazing I enjoyed every single part of it and I must say I'm upset it has come to an end! But I will continue to study with the course material as each unit has taught me so much about each area of law; on how it works and couldn't get more descriptive! It made me more passionate about studying law and gave me a lot of confidence within myself.
I've certainly learnt a huge amount from this very practical and comprehensive course, which covers very important aspects of law - ones that one comes across in day-to-day life. Whether it is for pleasure or professional reasons that anyone is considering undertaking this course, I would definitely say "GO FOR IT!" The ILSPA staff are extremely approachable and helpful; one gets the feeling that they all want their students to succeed, and I personally really appreciated that. Completing the course gives one a sense of achievement and confidence, which I think is very important not just for now but also the future.
The course exceeded my expectations. The information and instruction to complete each unit was clear and understandable. Really enjoyed the course.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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. 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.
The many example forms and letters and, also, the practical advice boosted my confidence in commencing a job as a Legal Secretary.
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 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.
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.
Brilliant course content and for the cost of the course very good value for money.
Very interesting and informative. You've given me the confidence to believe in myself!