ALA's Certified Legal Manager (CLM)SM program* provides the opportunity to demonstrate you have mastered the knowledge, skills, and abilities to operate at a high level of expertise in the field of legal management.
The journey to attaining the CLM designation includes meeting the experience-and education-based eligibility requirements, passing a 100 question, multiple-choice examination, adhering to ALA’s code of ethics, and fulfilling the continuing education/recertification requirements
Regardless of the stage in your career, certification adds a valuable dimension to your professional development. The content of the CLM exam covers all areas of legal administration, arming you with the knowledge necessary for day-to-day, hands-on involvement in all aspects of managing a law firm or legal department. Moreover, certification:
 | Identifies you as a dedicated and experienced legal manager who understands the unique issues of managing your firm or legal department |
| Demonstrates your expertise in legal management and extraordinary commitment to the profession |
| Establishes you have what it takes to contribute to your firm’s success |
Why not commit this year to achieving certification? As some of our CLMs have so passionately told us it could be one of the best things you do for yourself!
| Passing the CLM examination demonstrates you have the management skills, and the depth and breadth of knowledge that would enable you to visit any 30- to 50-attorney law office, review practices and procedures, and be conversant about and offer advice in all areas of legal administration without relying on others. |
*Becoming a Certified Legal Manager is strictly voluntary, and is open to all qualified legal administrators, members and non-members alike.
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