ILSPA's Legal Secretary Advanced Courses

ILSPA's Legal Secretary Advanced Diploma courses enable you to gain a qualification in a specific area of law. These courses are suitable if you would like to gain an in-depth understanding of a particular area of law and acquire some Paralegal skills. Ideally, you should have some existing legal knowledge which has been acquired through study or work. Once qualified, you will receive a Diploma certificate in your subject of choice.

We offer our Advanced Diplomas in a range of subjects that can be studied online by distance learning, at your own pace. Distance Learning is a very popular form of study. We have Students studying the course throughout the UK and overseas. You can start at any time of year and have the flexibility of studying at your own pace. The more time you dedicate to the course, the sooner you can complete it. On average, Students complete the course in three to six months. If you would prefer to take your time due to other commitments, you have up to one year to submit your coursework.

When you study through ILSPA, you gain much more than a qualification. We aim to make you excited about your career through the interesting content of our course material and the passion with which it is delivered. We not only help you with your studies so that you achieve your qualification, we provide you with advice, support and resources so that you have a rewarding Legal Secretary career. CV help and guidance to secure employment is available to those who are new to the legal profession.

Legal Secretaries and PAs are in great demand and are able to earn good salaries. You can have a great career in law by studying with ILSPA.

ILSPA's Legal Secretary Advanced Diploma courses are available in six areas of law:

The following subjects are available:

• Civil Litigation
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Land Law & Conveyancing
• Wills, Probate & Administration

There are no examinations for the Legal Secretary Advanced Diploma courses. You are required to complete an online multiple-choice achievement test and a written assignment. Your assignment will either include a series of questions relating to the area of law you have chosen or a scenario in which you are to advise on the correct legal proceedings. After studying the course, you will be able to show how in-depth your knowledge of the law is and demonstrate your Paralegal skills.

The Student and Member area of our website includes everything you need for the course. Once enrolled, you will be able to access the course material, achievement test, practical assessments and Student resources. ILSPA's course is complete in itself, and you do not need to purchase any textbooks. Our Student and Member area also contains fantastic resources to help you with your studies.

You will have access to help and support during the course from ILSPA's team. If you have any questions about the course material or coursework, you can contact us online.

Additional Benefits: Guidance to secure employment, one year's free Membership of The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs, eligibility for a TOTUM Student Discount card.

We have a wide range of Students of all ages, nationalities and varying levels of experience.

ILSPA’s Legal Secretary Advanced Diploma courses are suitable for:

• Those who wish to specialise in a particular area of law
• Those who wish to acquire some Paralegal level skills
• Experienced Legal Secretaries who want to gain a formal qualification
• Law Graduates who want to gain practical skills

Ideally, applicants should have some existing legal knowledge which has been acquired though study or work.

We recommend that you have a good typing speed, computer literacy, an understanding of Microsoft Word, and a good standard of spoken and written English. If you don't have these skills, we advise that you acquire them whilst you are studying.

Legal Secretaries are an essential part of the legal profession and are always in high demand as they help lawyers with their work.

There is great opportunity for career advancement as the more experience gained, the higher salary you can achieve. Legal Secretaries can progress on to working as Paralegals or Legal Executives with experience and training.

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included