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We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries (ILSPA) to discover why they think LinkedIn is an essential tool for legal secretaries. Like many industries, the legal sector encourages and promotes networking for its members. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Legal Secretaries are being phased out and now look very differently. The older, traditional role of a legal secretary is pretty much gone, said one industry observer. Is your job next? This article is a great read – Chere Estrin.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
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MARCH 29, 2021
We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries (ILSPA) to discover why they think LinkedIn is an essential tool for legal secretaries. Like many industries, the legal sector encourages and promotes networking for its members.
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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
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. How to Begin Your Career in the Legal Industry.
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AUGUST 27, 2021
Reed Smith expects to cut 44 legal secretary jobs in the United States and another 22 of those jobs in the United Kingdom in a…
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JULY 19, 2021
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AUGUST 23, 2021
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JULY 12, 2021
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AUGUST 9, 2021
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AUGUST 30, 2021
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JUNE 7, 2021
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JUNE 14, 2021
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APRIL 26, 2021
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FEBRUARY 1, 2021
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MARCH 5, 2021
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JANUARY 22, 2021
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OCTOBER 26, 2020
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APRIL 30, 2021
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FEBRUARY 12, 2021
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MAY 10, 2021
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MAY 24, 2021
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APRIL 12, 2021
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MARCH 4, 2021
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MARCH 1, 2021
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MAY 26, 2021
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JANUARY 29, 2021
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MAY 7, 2021
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MARCH 29, 2021
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JUNE 21, 2021
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JANUARY 15, 2021
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JUNE 28, 2021
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MARCH 8, 2021
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APRIL 16, 2021
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JANUARY 25, 2021
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MARCH 22, 2021
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OCTOBER 5, 2020
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JANUARY 4, 2021
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FEBRUARY 8, 2021
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FEBRUARY 19, 2021
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APRIL 19, 2021
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