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The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) awarding body

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) awarding body

What we're all about

As the UK's professional body for Legal Secretaries and PAs, we enable people to have rewarding careers in law. Whether you would like to become a Legal Secretary or you want to advance your Legal Secretary career, we are here to help.

We offer professional status, training, career advice, professional development and guidance to secure employment. Our Legal Secretary courses are highly valued and are recognised by law firms and legal recruiters. ILSPA's Legal Secretary Jobs Board is a hub for Legal Secretary vacancies in London and throughout the UK. We also offer excellent benefits to our Members.

ILSPA's team consists of people who are passionate about their roles. From our office staff to our tutors, we have a strong ethos where we work together effectively and have the best interests of our Students and Members at heart. 

ILSPA is the go-to place for trainee and experienced Legal Secretaries. We are dedicated to your career every step of the way.

The Professional Body for Legal Secretaries and PAsILSPA's Aims

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs was formed in 1990 by a group of like-minded legal professionals with the mission of promoting the excellence and professional recognition of Legal Secretaries and PAs. Our aims are:

  • To specifically provide for the needs of trainee and experienced Legal Secretaries and PAs
  • To offer specialist training and career advice to people from a wide range of backgrounds and varying levels of experience
  • To award recognised qualifications which enable people to start or advance their careers
  • To provide affordable training to Students
  • To help people gain Legal Secretary employment
  • To encourage Members to advance their knowledge and skills through professional development
  • To keep our Members up to date with new laws and procedures
  • To create awareness of the standards that are expected of Legal Secretaries and PAs
  • To unite Legal Secretaries and PAs at all levels and make them feel like they are part of a community

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