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 for September 2025

Modules: Two at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management & One Virtual 

• Module 1: September 26 – 28, 2025 - In-person
• Module 2: February 2, 5, 9, 12, 17 & 19, 2026 - Virtual 
• Module 3: May 1 – 3, 2026 - In-person

Self-directed Online Module: September 2025 – May 2026

Final Written Assessment: June 2026

Final Oral Interview Assessment: June 2026 (Telephone appointments will be scheduled.)

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:

• Build business and legal skills. You'll learn proven practices and get real-life advice to show you can drive results.

• Gain a competitive edge. Over 41% of graduates have been promoted since taking the program. 

• Benefit from a mix of online and in-person. Less time investment and lower travel costs while you build a strong community of peers, experts and mentors.

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

Early-Bird (through March 31, 2025)	$9,999
Full Rate (as of April 1, 2025)	$10,899

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

• Government 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. 
• Scholarship: Applications are being accepted for our Diversity Scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. 

See Scholarship & Funding for more information. 

How to Apply

To apply for the September 2025 cohort, download and complete the application form. Send 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!