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 early for September 2025
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 and third modules will be in person, with the second module online. 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 2024 cohort is full and registration is closed. The next cohort begins in September 2025. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, until the cohort is full.
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
This PDF outlines the full curriculum with dates and estimated time commitments. Also see the Program Curriculum for more information.
Program Fee
Super Early-Bird (through December 31, 2024) |
$9,999 |
Early-Bird (through March 1, 2025) |
TBD |
Full Rate (as of March 2, 2025) |
TBD |
Payment is due in full upon enrolment.
In certain cases, payment plans may be permitted. Please contact 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. Watch the CCCA eblast for the announcement of the scholarship application period for the September 2025.
See Scholarship & Funding for more information.
How to Apply
The 2024 cohort is full and registration is closed. The next cohort begins in September 2025. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, until the cohort is full.
To apply for the September 2025 cohort, download and complete the application form. Please return your completed application to certification@ccca-cba.org.
Are you located outside of Canada and interested in the program? Contact us at 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!