Legal Management Specialist Certificate Programs

Our Legal Management Specialist Certificates increase your knowledge of two key legal operations: human resources and finance.

If you've already taken the instructor-led, web-based courses and passed them, you are set! However, if you'd like to receive a certificate for passing both HR courses or both FM courses, ALA offers an optional way to enhance your learning experience after completing those at no additional cost.

After successfully completing either both HR courses or both FM courses, you will gain FREE access to the certificate program. You will have six months after completing HR 2 or FM 2 to review the material from both courses and take an online exam to earn your certificate (one retake is allowed).

Recognition of Achievement

While a certificate does not add credentials after your name, it's a great way to showcase your additional learning and professional development. You can list this new credential on your resume and social media profiles, or even print it out and hang it on your wall to showcase your latest training.

Finance Specialist Certificate

Completing the FM 1 and FM 2 courses and passing the certificate exam will help you deepen your knowledge about law firm finances, ensure your achievement of the learning objectives, and give you a credential that sets you apart.

HR Specialist Certificate

Completing the HR 1 and HR 2 courses and passing the certificate exam will help you deepen your knowledge about law firm human resource management, ensure your achievement of the learning objectives, and give you a credential that sets you apart.

How do I earn the certificate?

After successfully completing either both HR courses or both FM courses, you will gain FREE access to the certificate program. You will have six months after completing HR 2 or FM 2 to review the material from both courses and take an online exam to earn your certificate (one retake is allowed).

If you have successfully completed both HR or FM courses and are ready for the exam, go to lms.alanet.org, log in, and go to My Dashboard. If you see Legal Management FM or HR Specialist Certificate Exam, click on this to proceed. If you registered for a package of courses, scroll down to My Packages and then select Legal Management FM or HR Specialist Certificate Exam. Good luck!

Do I have to participate in the certificate program to successfully pass the web-based courses?

No, the instructor-led, web-based courses each have assignments and quizzes that must be completed to pass. The Legal Management Specialist Certificates are offered at no additional cost as an option for those who want to enhance their learning experience after completing the required courses.

How long do I have to earn the certificate?

Once you’ve completed both HR courses or both FM courses, you’ll get access to the certificate exam. HR 1 and HR 2 or FM 1 and FM 2 must be successfully completed within a 24-month period. Participants will have six months from the end of HR 2 or FM 2 to pass the comprehensive exam with a score of 70% or higher.

Is there a cost to earn the certificate?

It’s free to access the certificate program to those who have successfully completed either both HR courses or both FM courses.

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Specialist Certificates