The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs
Supporting the profession since 1990
Core Skills Courses
ILSPA’s Core Skills courses offer an excellent opportunity to develop the essential expertise that serves as the foundation for a successful legal support career. Designed for aspiring or experienced Legal Secretaries, Administrators, Assistants or PAs, each course can be studied individually or part of our Legal Secretaries Diploma.
Through these courses, learners gain a strong understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of the role. The courses available are:
Understand the legal profession and the common procedures that take place in a legal environment.
Develop the essential skills needed for a legal support role, combining practical competencies with strong interpersonal abilities.
Discover how artificial intelligence is being used across the legal sector, and how to work alongside these tools effectively, ethically, and with confidence.
Understand how English law has developed, how legislation is created, and how law is administered through the court system.
Please click on the subjects to view the syllabuses.
Our Core Skills courses are conveniently available online, allowing you to study at your own pace and remotely. Upon enrolment, you will receive access to our exclusive Student and Member Area, which contains all the resources, guidance, and materials you need to succeed.
Whether you are new to the legal field or looking to develop yourself professionally, ILSPA’s Core Skills Courses offer an ideal pathway to enhance your expertise.
Enrolling for an ILSPA course comes with many benefits, including the opportunity to enhance your skills, receive a complimentary year of ILSPA Membership, and access personalised CV support to boost your job prospects. You’ll also enjoy a wealth of career resources and qualify for a TOTUM Student discount card.
Coursework and Assessment
At the end of your course, you will take an achievement test to show you have mastered the core knowledge and skills needed for your role. Students who pass are awarded a certificate of completion, which includes CPD hours.
This certificate serves as a formal recognition of your proficiency in your chosen subject area and highlights your commitment to advancing your professional skills. It demonstrates to employers, colleagues, and peers that you are dedicated to achieving excellence and maintaining high standards in the profession.
Course Fees
Core Skills Courses — £125 (inc. VAT)
Payment plan:
- 3 monthly instalments: £12.50 deposit, followed by 3 payments of £37.50 per month
- 6 monthly instalments: £12.50 deposit, followed by 6 payments of £18.75 per month
All payment plans are interest free, with no additional charges.
If you have any questions about the course fees or payment options, feel free to contact us.
Student Terms and Conditions
Please read our terms and conditions below.
Student Terms and Conditions
