Benefits of the Certified Legal Manager (CLM)^SM Certification Program

Certification identifies qualified practitioners, ensures recognition of their expertise, and assists in their development and self-improvement by identifying a body of knowledge and establishing professional standards. In addition, certification helps junior-level professionals gain top-level management approval, while enabling senior practitioners to remain current in the field and improve their performance and proficiency.

Objectives of the Certified Legal Manager(CLM)SM Program:

• to raise the standards of the profession;
• to encourage self-assessment by offering guidelines for achievement;
• to identify persons with acceptable knowledge of the principles and practices of legal management;
• to award recognition to those who have demonstrated a high level of competence and ethical fitness in the profession; and
• to improve performance in the profession by encouraging participation in a continuing education program of professional development.

Benefits of certification to the individual:

• increased self-esteem;
• increased respect and recognition in the industry;
• increased opportunity for upward mobility, and better ability to compete in the job market;
• increased remuneration and job benefits; and
• increased professional credibility.

Benefits of certification to the association:

• reflects favorably on the Association's sincerity to promote professionalism;
• encourages orderly and efficient collection and consolidation of the body of knowledge;
• increases member interest in continuing education; and
• provides a vehicle to reward members who have developed a high level of professionalism.

Benefits of certification to the employer:

• serves as an aid for recruitment;
• provides a way to encourage and improve job performance; and
• acknowledges training and development of the individual.
• firms with a Certified Legal Manager may be eligible for professional liability insurance discounts.