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.
