Has the pandemic continued to affect pay and employment opportunities? How have business support responsibilities and expectations evolved during the last 12 months?

To help answer these questions, SecsintheCity, the UK’s only specialist job site for PAs, EAs, and business support professionals, are asking business support professionals from every experience level to complete their confidential survey.

The survey will explore salary shifts and working experiences from the last year, in addition to other key themes from previous SecsintheCity audience surveys. The salary information we collect will allow you to see where you stand in comparison …

Is 2022 the year that you would like to take the plunge and find that new role? Then take a look at Simply Law's article on how to prepare for your next law interview. 

Preparing for your legal interview might seem terrifying but it’s actually not that complicated. The first rule is, be confident! And the rest will follow. “But I am confident and I’m still nervous,” you might think.

In that case, you might not know exactly what you need to do to get your step in the door. Legal interviews can be challenging if you’re …

ILSPA has partnered up withLegalEx as it makes its much-anticipated return as a live event next month.

LegalEx 2021, taking place on November 10-11 at ExCeL London, is the must-attend event to meet industry thought leaders, regulators at the forefront of legislation and code of conduct changes, and experts in client success, technology and business development.

Your FREE registration gives you access to two days of educational seminars from some of the world’s top legal experts, innovators and forward-thinking speakers. It is the perfect opportunity for Legal Secretaries to network, expand their knowledge about the legal …

Earn official Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification to differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market. Broaden your employment opportunities by proving you have advanced skills in Microsoft Office. After gaining MOS certification, you will have immediate access to a Digital Badge and Transcript, as well as the MOS logo to put on your CV.

For the 2019 version, the exam is more helpful, with individual tasks and comprehensive, project-based testing. This live-in-the-application environment confirms that certified individuals have demonstrated the ability to complete a realistic project in Word, Excel or Powerpoint. Push yourself further to gain the Expert level …

Deserving PA of the Year Awards winners don’t necessarily need a boss or colleague to make a nomination on their behalf. With the nomination deadline fast approaching, here’s why you should put yourself forward this year.

The nomination deadline for the tenth anniversary of the PA of the Year Awards - September 10 2021 - is now less than a month away, so if you’ve been thinking about submitting a nomination for yourself, now is the time to do it.

At SecsintheCity, we strongly believe in the importance of knowing your self-worth and celebrating your own achievements …

In the March edition of our journal, ILSPA announced that our industry partner Simply Law (previously Simply Law Jobs), were undergoing a transformation. We are happy to confirm that phase two of the relaunch has now gone ahead. Here is what Simply Law have said about the changes: 

"Simply Law has announced that the legal job site has undergone the biggest transformation in its 18-year history.

Based on in-depth research into the industry, as well as extensive feedback and insights provided by Simply Law clients and jobseekers, the site has been relaunched with a brand new look, …

ILSPA is excited to see that there are some great events scheduled for the next few months. We are sure that many of our Students and Members will be interested in the networking and learning opportunities that these will bring. 

We have compiled a list of some of the upcoming events that we feel Legal Secretaries and PAs may benefit from. 

June

Free Simply Law Jobs Webinar "The 8 biggest mistakes Legal professionals make when applying for a job" - 10th June - Online

The PA Show - 22nd - 23rd June - London Excel

Mental Health is an important topic in both our personal and work lives. Here at ILSPA, we have spent this Mental Health Awareness Week educating ourselves and reading the fantastic information that has been published over the last few days. One article that captured our attention was published by Positive.News entitled 'Changing Minds: 20 Mental Health Leaders Supporting The Nation's Wellbeing'. 

The article celebrates 20 people who, in diverse ways, are making a difference to the well-being of millions. You can read about their projects and find out which ones may interest or be of benefit to you.

Reclaim your lunchbreak and recharge in nature this Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May 2021

Many of us have lost our connection with nature, spending most of our time indoors, at home, in an office or in a car. Sometimes even having a lunch break seems luxurious – most of us bolt food down at our desks so as not to miss a minute of the working day. However, as humans, we aren’t meant to spend so much time indoors. Our ancestors were hunter-gatherers spending most of their time outdoors amongst trees, by water, studying plants and animals, in …

We are very excited to announce our partnership with Legalex. On the 7th & 8th July 2021, London’s ExCeL will play host to Legalex, Europe’s most comprehensive and all-encompassing event for legal professionals and the business behind the solicitor.

LegalEx design every aspect of their events to help you run, grow and advance your legal career by staying up to date with the ever-changing legal landscape. Law is constantly evolving, so we're helping you evolve with it. Every supplier and seminar at LegalEx is there to help inspire and educate you in Regulations & Legal Skills, Legal Tech, …