The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs
Supporting the profession since 1990
Student Reviews
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.
It's been a pleasure being an ILSPA student
It's been a pleasure being an ILSPA student. The extensive training received has given me the confidence to take the next steps in my career. I feel empowered with valuable, sought-after legal and secretarial knowledge. Seamus is a great teacher and the ILSPA team are incredibly supportive. Thanks for having me as a student and giving me the opportunity to enhance my skill base.
Lucy Davenport, London, 16 August 2020
The course was excellent and I certainly intend to continue my legal studies with ILSPA
The ILSPA Legal Secretary Course exceeded my expectations. The course content was taught in a dynamic, technical and practical way. The theoretical part of the course provided a great understanding of the functioning of the legal area and the practical part seems to have been carefully developed to provide confidence in the practical development of the profession. Thank you to everyone involved in this process of providing knowledge. The course was excellent and I certainly intend to continue my legal studies with ILSPA.
Ana Carolina Cardim, Manchester, 15 August 2020
I would recommend anyone to take this course
I enjoyed the course, the tutor was excellent, he was funny, engaging and very helpful. I also got quick responses when I emailed the course assessor. I would recommend anyone to take this course as it gives a good overview of all the different areas of law and it has helped me in deciding which field I want to pursue.
Victoria Fowler, Kent, 15 August 2020
Thanks to the course I'm feeling extremely motivated
I have thoroughly enjoyed studying the course material and completing the assessments. There is a lot to learn but it is interesting throughout. Maria is always on hand to give you guidance if ever you get stuck or confused. I feel as though the course has given me purpose during the coronavirus lockdown. I was made redundant from my previous job very recently and thanks to the course I'm feeling extremely motivated and I cannot wait to start my new career as a Legal Secretary.
Stephanie Dunne, Hertfordshire, 10 August 2020
I highly recommend the ILSPA
I have very much enjoyed this course and I have learnt so much more than I thought I would! I didn't realise how in-depth it would be, and I am glad it is as it's really opened my eyes to the legal world's way of working. I highly recommend the ILSPA and I am now going to look at further courses you offer to see if I can expand my knowledge even greater. Thank you!
Gemma Harrison, Worcestershire, 10 August 2020
I would like to thank ILSPA for the confidence
I really enjoyed my experience with the ILSPA Legal Secretary course. The Assessments were very easy to understand, and I would recommend this course to a friend interested in finding out more about law or wanting to enter the law profession. For someone that has no background in law, I was able to grasp the information and now have a great knowledge of law. I would like to thank ILSPA for the confidence, as I believe I am ready to enter the law profession even if it is at trainee level.
Henrietta Darko, Coventry, 10 August 2020
It has also given me the knowledge to take my role further than just secretarial
This course has given me better understanding of the tasks I undertake in my day to day role as a Legal Team Assistant. It has also given me the knowledge to take my role further than just secretarial, which my employer has recognised.
Charlotte Jansingh, Kent, 10 August 2020
I am pleased that I decided to sign up for the Legal Secretaries Diploma Course
During lockdown I decided that I needed a challenge and wanted to improve my Secretarial skills to enhance my CV. I have always been interested in law and would like to become a Legal Secretary. I selected a course that covered all aspects of law which I have found both interesting and informative. Maria Richards, my Course Assessor, was readily on hand and answered all my questions quickly and without judgement. I am pleased that I decided to sign up for the Legal Secretaries Diploma Course and I really hope that I have passed!
Jane Radley, Essex, 10 August 2020
Maria Richards, my Course Assessor, was readily on hand
During lockdown I decided that I needed a challenge and wanted to improve my secretarial skills to enhance my CV. I have always been interested in law and would like to become a Legal Secretary. I selected a course that covered all aspects of law which I have found both interesting and informative. Maria Richards, my Course Assessor, was readily on hand and answered all my questions quickly and without judgement. I am pleased that I decided to sign up for the Legal Secretaries Diploma course.
Jane Radley, Essex, 10 August 2020
I have learnt so much more than I thought I would!
I have very much enjoyed this course and I have learnt so much more than I thought I would! I didn't realise how in-depth it would be, and I am glad it is as it's really opened my eyes to the legal world's way of working. I highly recommend ILSPA and I am now going to look at further courses you offer to see if i can expand my knowledge even greater.
Gemma Harrison, Worcestershire, 10 August 2020
I truly believe it is an amazing course
Despite the COV19 situation and the fact that I have not been able to attend the classes, I truly believe it is an amazing course. Maria has been very fast when responding to all the questions I experienced during the completion of the forms and Seamus is a great teacher, super charismatic. I will not hesitate to recommend this course to friends.
Elena Morell, London, 4 August 2020
This course has been so informative and far beyond all I thought it would be
This course has been so informative and far beyond all I thought it would be. I was able to complete it online, in my own time alongside working my full-time job. It was very reasonably priced and I feel I got good value for money. I feel so much more confident and informed.
Nicole Connolly, Cardiff, 2 August 2020
It is good value for money and I would recommend it to others
The material is presented in a format that is easy to follow and examples and links to other relevant resources are provided within the units which assist with understanding the course material. I am grateful that ILSPA offered this course online. It is good value for money and I would recommend it to others. ILSPA also send emails to offer encouragement and support throughout the course which I appreciated. The ILSPA website also offers a range of resources which I found helpful.
Katherine Baldwin, Isle of Wight, 2 August 2020
I would definitely recommend ILSPA to anyone wanting to become a Legal Secretary
I am currently a Team Assistant at a global law firm in London. I have wanted to expand my skillset as I am keen to become a PA at my firm. The ILSPA course has really helped me to achieve this and I now understand areas of law more clearly. ILSPA has excellent communication. Whenever I had a query relating to the practical assessments, my query was always answered either the same or next day depending on when the email was sent. This avoided a delay when completing my coursework. I would definitely recommend ILSPA to anyone wanting to become a Legal Secretary.
Emily Mills, Kent, 1 August 2020
I was able to grasp the information and now have a great knowledge of law
I really enjoyed my experience with the ILSPA Legal Secretary course. The assessments were very easy to understand, and I would recommend this course to a friend interested in finding out more about law or wanting to enter the law profession. For someone who has no background in law, I was able to grasp the information and now have a great knowledge of law. I would like to thank ILSPA for the confidence as I believe I am ready to enter the law profession.
Henrietta Darko, Coventry, 31 July 2020
I feel as though the course has given me purpose
I have thoroughly enjoyed studying the course material and completing the assessments. There is a lot to learn but it is interesting throughout. Maria (the Course Assessor) is always on hand to give you guidance if you ever get stuck or confused. I feel as though the course has given me purpose during the coronavirus lockdown. I was made redundant from my previous job very recently and thanks to the course I'm feeling extremely motivated and I cannot wait to start my new career as a Legal Secretary.
Stephanie Dunne, Hertfordshire, 31 July 2020
This course has given me a better understanding of the tasks I undertake
This course has given me a better understanding of the tasks I undertake in my day to day role as a Legal Team Assistant. It has also given me the knowledge to take my role further than just secretarial, which my employer has recognised.
Charlotte Jansingh, Kent, 23 July 2020
It is good value for money and I would recommend it to others
The material is presented in a format that is easy to follow and examples and links to other relevant resources are provided within the units which assist with understanding the course material. I am grateful that ILSPA offered this course online. It is good value for money and I would recommend it to others. ILSPA also send emails to offer encouragement and support throughout the course which I appreciated. The ILPSA website also offers a range of resources which I found helpful.
Katherine Baldwin, Isle of Wight, 21 July 2020
This course has been so informative and far beyond all I thought it would be.
This course has been so informative and far beyond all I thought it would be. I was able to complete it online, in my own time alongside working my full-time job. It was very reasonably priced and I feel good I got good value for money. I feel so much more confident and informed.
Nicole Connolly, Cardiff, 21 July 2020
I would definitely recommend ILSPA to anyone wanting to become a Legal Secretary
I am currently a Team Assistant at a global law firm in London. I have wanted to expand my skillset as I am keen to become a PA at my firm. The ILSPA course has really helped me achieve this and I now understand areas of law more clearly. ILSPA has excellent communication. Whenever I had a query relating to the practical assessments, my query was always answered either the same or next day depending on when the email was sent. This avoided a delay when completing my coursework. I would definitely recommend ILSPA to anyone wanting to become a Legal Secretary.
Emily Mills, Kent, 21 July 2020
