Legal Secretary Course Testimonials

Thank you for providing such a great course

I have really enjoyed doing this course. It was very interesting, difficult at times but this is exactly what I was hoping to get from this course as it really does test your abilities, which is needed when learning a new subject. Not only have I learn a lot about law and the role of a legal secretary, but I have also learnt about different features on Microsoft Word, the correct ways of writing a letter and a lot of new terminology. Thank you for providing such a great course and I will definitely be recommending this course to any friends or family that may be interested in this line of work.

Jojo Primarolo, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, 24 March 2016

I would recommend this course to anyone

The Course Assessor and the team have been so helpful. I was always responded to quickly and the advice was always clear. I would recommend this course to anyone. I have completed the course alongside full time employment and the work load is very manageable. Thank you to all who are involved in this course.

Libby Southwell, Woolwich, London, 14 March 2016

Helpful and insightful

I thought the course was helpful and insightful. The layout of the modules in conjunction with the 3 month period to attend classes was very well planned out. It gives enough time to complete reading and some work within the 3 months when the classes are running, so once the classes are finished you needn’t start from scratch. The lecturer was very knowledgeable and friendly, which made it easier to approach him and ask for help. The classes were thorough, Seamus never missed a topic and considering it was a 3 hour class, he did a very good job at keeping us engaged throughout keeping the material interesting. The feedback and result for the tests were communicated very well and so quickly, so I was able to keep up with my progress and move on without delay. The trip to the Royal Courts of Justice is a helpful touch to the course as it helped me understand the field better and maybe even think about taking my learning further to study to be a Paralegal, especially since the tour guide herself knew so much about the building and the legal field itself. All in all a very good course, which I gained a lot of insight from and was a good experience. I am very pleased with it all.

Fiammetta De Leo, Hammersmith, London, 8 March 2016

I am pleased to let you know that I have accepted an offer of employment as Conveyancing Assistant

I am pleased to let you know that I have accepted an offer of employment as Conveyancing Assistant at a large Property and Probate firm. I will be working directly for their new Fee Earner and begin my new job in April. I intend to follow the CPD regime set out by ILSPA. I also wanted to say how much I enjoyed the day out at the Royal Courts of Justice last month and how informative and inspiring Amanda Hamilton was as our guide.

Jenny Day, Ongar, Essex, 8 March 2016

I had the most amazing time on the tour

I had the most amazing time on the tour! Amanda is so knowledgeable. It was clear how passionate Amanda is about Law and it definitely made the tour that much more interesting and enjoyable. Learning about the Barrister Chambers and the grand history of The Royal Courts was a real eye opener. I have recommended friends and family to visit the Courts and I will definitely be visiting again. I met a lovely group of ladies as well on the tour, and again would like to thank Amanda for making the tour an amazing experience!

Halima Ali, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 7 March 2016

Thank you so very much for the detailed instructions on how to improve my CV

Thank you so very much for the detailed instructions on how to improve my CV. I was not expecting this level of service at all. I am taking everything on board and you got me super excited and motivated about my further development and job search.

Denisa Cardoso, Croydon, London, 4 March 2016

It gave me the chance to practice drafting documents and become familiar with their format

I want to thank you for assessing my work and helping me to obtain my diploma. This course helped me see the differences and similarities between the law institutes from my country and the law institutes in the UK. It gave me the chance to practice drafting documents and become familiar with their format. My knowledge of law is wider now and I am sure that this diploma, along with my licence as a Law Graduate and my master degree in Criminal Law, will help me start my path in England as a legal secretary, and maybe one day as a solicitor. I am very happy with my decision to follow this course and I am grateful for my diploma, I have tried to give my best despite my busy schedule.

Cristina-Ramona Vălcăuan , Cambridge, 1 March 2016

I wish I had done it sooner!

I have very much enjoyed this course and have found it to be a fantastic starting point for a career in the legal profession. I wish I had done it sooner! The course material was easy to read and work through, and the examples of different cases and scenarios helped to give a real insight into how and why the law works in different ways. I look forward to a successful career in law and hope to further my studies to degree level.

Victoria Bruerton, West Ruislip, Middlesex, 27 February 2016

I am surprised how much I have learned and how far I have come

I found the course easy to follow and understand, with help from my assessor. I am surprised how much I have learned and how far I have come from knowing only a little. This course has been helpful for me regarding kick-starting my career in becoming a Legal Secretary; I am more than happy that I chose to do this course.

Georgina Robinson, Enfield, London, 25 February 2016

The course was really useful and well structured

The course was really useful and well structured. I had a bit of knowledge of the theory, having already obtained a Law Degree in Italy, but the practical assessments are a godsend. I had a job interview in a Law Firm recently where I was asked to take a written test (writing letters to clients, preparing invoices etc) and the fact that I knew the correct format helped me to get the job! So thank you so much!

Alessia Olivieri, London, 18 February 2016

I have even managed to get myself a job as a Legal Secretary

This course has helped me out a lot and I have even managed to get myself a job as a Legal Secretary. Next step is to become a Paralegal!

Chloe Bleau, Clingford, London, 16 December 2015

All the literature was very simple to follow

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. All the literature was very simple to follow. I always got the assistance I needed from very helpful staff. I have recommended the course to a few friends because I felt it was an excellent course.

Maimoona Kupaza, Maidenhead, 13 December 2015

I enjoyed every moment of the course from the evening classes to the practical assessments

I enjoyed every moment of the course, from the evening classes to the practical assessments. I have learnt so much. ILSPA has provided me with valuable legal knowledge. I will recommend this course to anyone who is looking to start out within the legal field.

Christina Adeyemi, Dartford, 9 December 2015

This course really has provided me with the confidence, background information, and practical skills to allow me to pursue a career in law

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you & all at ILSPA for the help & support received during this course. The promptness in which you've responded to emails and marked assessments which I've sent has been unbelievable. I feel as though this course really has provided me with the confidence, background information, and practical skills to allow me to pursue a career in law.

Natasha Scott, Durham, 1 December 2015

Every module had me engrossed

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and have learnt a huge amount! I can honestly say that at no stage was I bored; every module had me engrossed. Seamus was a fantastic tutor, so engaging, warm and friendly. Our class worked well as a team and all participated in group discussions. Having Maria on hand for any clarification has been a great support which is truly appreciated. Thank you to all at ILSPA, from the Court Tour guide with incredible knowledge and passion, right through to the lovely Megan who was able to answer several questions before I booked onto the course. This has been an extremely rewarding journey… thank you all!

Rashella Rapley, South Harrow, Middlesex, 30 November 2015

I have today been accepted to study as a Licensed Conveyancer and achieved 2 exemptions as I have undertaken your course

I would just like to say a huge thank you. I recently completed the advanced conveyancing course after having an interest in it through work. Since my involvement in the course my interest grew to a fascination. I have today been accepted to study as a Licensed Conveyancer and achieved 2 exemptions as I have undertaken your course. I am looking forward to the years of practice and studying ahead of me and hopefully will emerge as a Licensed Conveyancer. Thanks Again!

Melanie Cox, Newton, Powys, 19 November 2015

Would definitely recommend the tour to anyone starting this course

Just wanted to send in some feedback following my recent tour of the Royal Courts of Justice and Legal London with Amanda Hamilton. I very much enjoyed the tour and Amanda was very knowledgeable about everything and answered all our questions. I enjoyed listening to the stories and anecdotes she shared with us, and I gained a practical further understanding of the court structure. I even sat in on a real criminal appeal case which was really cool! Would definitely recommend the tour to anyone starting this course.

Victoria Bruerton, Middlesex, 13 November 2015

I secured a position as Office Assistant in a firm of solicitors when I explained that I was studying the Diploma

Thank you for the course. I secured a position as Office Assistant in a firm of solicitors in February 2015 when I explained that I was studying the Diploma for Legal Secretaries and PAs. I have recently been promoted to Legal Secretary in Dispute Resolution, and work for the Managing Partner as well as providing secretarial support to the Senior Partner. The course has given me essential knowledge of the main areas of legal practice and what is expected of a Legal Secretary.

Anonymous, Aldershot, Hampshire, 9 November 2015

I felt fully supported throughout and able to ask any questions at any time

I just wanted to thank you for all of your help whilst I was completing my Legal Secretaries Diploma. Even though it was a distant learning course, I felt fully supported throughout and able to ask any questions at any time. I also wanted to let you know that I have been offered a Legal PA position in a Law Firm within London and I really believe this is mainly due to achieving the qualification! Thank you so much!

Amy Drewett, Ealing, London, 4 November 2015

I am now studying the advanced course and have recommended this course to my whole work team

I feel this course has helped me a great deal, with becoming more confident in typing letters and working in the wills and probate department. I have gained a lot more knowledge and it has helped me to feel a lot more relaxed in my job role. Megan who works for ILSPA has also been a great help when I needed help over the phone, thank you. I am now studying the advanced course and have recommended this course to my whole work team!

Alina Ashraf, Leicester, 28 October 2015

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