The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs

Online Legal Secretaries Diploma

We have a wide range of Students - from those who have no previous experience in law to experienced Legal Secretaries who want to gain a formal qualification. We also have law graduates who study our course to gain practical skills and get their foot in the door. Our course is suitable for:

• Those with no experience who want to start a career as a Legal Secretary
• Experienced Legal Secretaries who want to advance their skills and gain a formal qualification
• Law graduates who want to gain the practical skills required to work in the legal profession

ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma course is equivalent to a level 3 qualification. It is designed to provide you with legal knowledge and practical skills to help you secure employment or advance your existing career. You will learn general legal procedures, key Legal Secretary skills and various areas of law. You will also advance your word processing skills through legal document production, completing legal forms and typing professional correspondence. The units offered are as follows:

• General Legal Procedures
• Key Legal Secretary Skills
• The English Legal System
• Civil Litigation
• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Land Law and Conveyancing
• Law of Contract and Tort
• Wills, Probate and Administration

Study Method Options

Online Distance Learning

You can start our online distance learning course at any time and have the flexibility of studying at your own pace. On average, Students complete it within 3-6 months but it can be completed in less time. The more time you dedicate to the course, the sooner you will achieve your qualification. You have up to one year to submit your coursework.

Distance Learners have the benefit of being able to choose which legal subjects they would like to study. There are three mandatory core units, then you are free to choose the subjects which are the most appealing or suitable for you.

After enrolment, you will be able to login to our Student and Member area to access your study material, coursework and Student resources. You can then work through each unit in your own time. There are no examinations as you are assessed through the coursework which accompanies each unit.

During your studies, you have access to help and support from our team.

Live Online Classes

Our live online classes take place one evening a week for 12 weeks via Zoom. You will be taught about law and legal procedures, have the opportunity to interact with your tutor and learn with a group of Students.

Class Students are required to study set subjects and have the benefit of receiving support and encouragement from their tutor. Students regularly provide us with feedback on how much they have enjoyed the classes and have found our tutors to be friendly and helpful. As well as receiving support from your tutor, you can contact our team for help.

Alongside attending classes, you will need to set aside time to study and complete the online coursework each week. Your study material, coursework and Student resources will be available through the Student and Member area of our website, which you will have access to once enrolled. You will have up to one year to submit your coursework.

• ILSPA is the professional body for Legal Secretaries and PAs
• ILSPA is recommended by the UK Government's National Careers Service
• Become a competent and qualified Legal Secretary
• Gain a qualification which is recognised by law firms and legal recruiters
• Acquire knowledge of various areas of law
• Learn legal document production and how to complete legal forms
• Develop your word processing skills
• Receive help and support with your coursework
• Receive CV help and guidance to secure employment
• Have access to a wealth of resources through our online Student and Member area
• Receive our monthly Legal Secretary Journal email, including helpful articles
• Receive one year's FREE Membership of the Institute
• Gain eligibility for a TOTUM PRO Student discount card (UK Students)