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ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma Live Online Classes

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The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs are delighted to be offering live online classes , which start on Wednesday 27 January 2021. ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma course is equivalent to a Level 3 qualification. ILSPA’s qualification is recognised by law firms and legal recruiters.

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An interview with a teacher turned legal secretary

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Kimberley Evans was working as a teacher when she decided to take the plunge and go for a career in law. An encounter with a family law Solicitor prompted Kimberley to study ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma course. What made you interested in becoming a Legal Secretary? There’s a story there.

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Groups Seek Pro Bono Lawyers for Ukrainian Immigration/Asylum Assistance

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A Hungarian law firm is partnering with a Los Angeles legal tech company and a legal industry influencer to create an international database of pro bono attorneys willing to represent Ukrainian refugees in need of immigration or asylum aid, and they are looking for more attorneys to sign up. Firms can help in preparing.

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What does legal tech mean for the legal profession?

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In this article, our partners ILSPA (The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PA’s) will consider some of the latest IT innovations affecting the profession. Law firms and government departments have been using new technologies to provide legal services for years. What is law tech? Being prepared.

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5 Steps to a successful law work experience job search

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The foundation for getting that dream legal job is accumulating experience. One of the first real-world challenges you’ll face as a law student is finding a job. In the legal services sector, work experience is crucial for a career in law. . Make sure that you thoroughly research the law firm you are applying for.

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Ethical Considerations in Utilization of Virtual Paralegals

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Use of paralegals can be traced back to the 1960s when the government, law firms and the American Bar Association recognized the need to increase public access to legal services by providing such services at more widely affordable rates.

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5 misconceptions about being a paralegal

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Some people do start as legal secretaries, work their way up to being paralegals and go on to qualify as lawyers. Author Lovedays Solicitors , based in Matlock are specialists in personal and business legal services. 1) Being a paralegal is an “in-between” job. This isn’t entirely a myth. 2) Becoming a paralegal is easy.