Demonstrate mastery of the body of knowledge necessary for successful performance in managing a law firm or office.

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	CLMSM Examination Study Guide
	Guide to Developing a CLMSM Study Group
	ALA's Approach to Professional Certification — a Historical Perspective
	Frequently Asked Questions
	Directory of Certified Legal Managers (CLM)SM
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	Comprehensive instructions on how to determine what education qualifies for CLM credit

ALA promotes the legal management profession. Sets and educates members to high levels of practice, to provide a professional journal of some type, and facilitates social contact/networking.

ALA is a leader in the areas of networking and publications. ALA concentrates on ways to enhance the profession and increase the competency level of legal administrators as stated in ALA's mission:

To improve the quality of management in legal services organizations; promote and enhance the competence and professionalism of legal administrators and all members of the management team; and represent professional legal management and managers to the legal community and to the community at large.

Law firm administrators feel intense pressure to keep up with the demands of their jobs. This is reflected in heightened concern for quality education programs. Disseminating information through journals and conferences is important, but leading associations also must take an active role in assessing learner needs and designing programs that more fully support the member.

ALA provides guidance and direction in the educational process through the CLM program by which an individual measures his or her ability to perform the job of legal administrator.

Becoming a Certified Legal Manager is strictly voluntary, and is open to all qualified legal administrators.