Business Leadership Program for In-House Counsel

Grow your influence and earning potential! Register for the Business Leadership Program for In-House Counsel, offered by the CCCA in conjunction with Rotman School of Management – the only program of its kind in Canada. 

Apply now for one of the last spots

Why Become Certified?

If you’ve ever considered becoming a Certified In-House Counsel – Canada (CIC.C), there’s never been a better time to enrol in the Program:

• First, there continues to be high demand for talent with both business and legal skills. Since the 2021, 60% of in-house counsel have taken on additional responsibilities in the areas of compliance, diversity, ESG and operational support. You need proven practices and guidance to show you can drive results.

• Second, there are more opportunities in every sector. Almost half of in-house counsel report that the size of their legal department has increased over the past two years, especially at the senior level. This program will give you a competitive edge: over 40% of graduates have been promoted since taking the program. 

• Third, this upcoming cohort will be the perfect mix of online and in-person. The first two modules will be virtual and the third module will be in-person. That means less time investment and lower travel costs for you while you build a strong community of peers, experts and mentors.

Higher demand, ample opportunities, lower investment. It really is a golden opportunity.

The next cohort begins in 2024. We accept applications on a rolling basis, until the cohort is full. If you apply before any potential price increase, we will honour the 2023 tuition fee of $10,900 (plus applicable taxes). 

Need help making the business case to your employer? Download this document.

See Who Should Apply? and Program & Designation Eligibility for more information.

What You Can Expect

This 10-month program consists of live online sessions taught by Rotman School of Management faculty at the University of Toronto, combined with a self-paced online component.  Guided by expert professors and executives-in-residence, you will learn how to:

• Contribute to your organization’s strategic planning and success
• Understand business financial statements and the bottom-line impact of executive decisions
• Enhance your legal advice with strategic business insight
• Position yourself as a meaningful member of the senior team

See the Program Curriculum and FAQs on Online Delivery for more information. 

Program Fee

The next cohort begins in 2024. We accept applications on a rolling basis, until the cohort is full. If you apply before any potential price increase, we will honour the 2023 tuition fee of $10,900 (plus applicable taxes).  

Payment is due in full upon enrolment.

In certain cases, payment plans may be permitted. Please contact to certification@ccca-cba.org to discuss.

Scholarship & Funding

All applicants may be eligible for a Canada Job Grant or OSAP Funding for Micro-Credentials. We encourage you to begin the application process as soon as possible. 

In addition, we offer the Scholarship for Black and Indigenous In-House Counsel each cohort.

The scholarship application period is closed for the next cohort.  

See Scholarship & Funding for more information. 

How to Apply

The next cohort begins in 2024. We accept applications on a rolling basis, until the cohort is full. If you apply before any potential price increase, we will honour the 2023 tuition fee of $10,900 (plus applicable taxes).  

To apply, download and complete the application form. Please return your completed application to certification@ccca-cba.org.

See Next Cohort: Important Dates for more information. 

Questions?

To find out more about the program or application process, please contact Pam Gosewich at certification@ccca-cba.org. We can also connect you with a recent graduate to chat!