Overview (Program Summary)
EARLY BIRD RATE ENDS: September 28, 2024
LAST DAY FOR REGISTRATION: October 18, 2024
If you are an in-house attorney seeking to become proficient in the essential skills critical to an in-house legal career, the ACC In-house Counsel Certified (ICC) designation is precisely what you need. It will help you position yourself as indispensable to the corporate client.
REQUIREMENTS
The ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program is open to licensed attorneys who either:
a) are currently employed as in-house counsel (no minimum experience required), or b) previously have been employed as in-house counsel (for a minimum of one year).
An in-house counsel is an individual who is engaged in the active practice of law employed by an organization in either the private or public sector, does not have regulatory, enforcement, or policymaking responsibilities; nor works in an institution with such authority; and does not hold himself/herself out to the public for the practice of law.
The following are ineligible for the ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program:
• Individuals whose responsibility may include selling or providing services to individuals or organizations who are not their employer. This would include individuals who work for companies that provide legal services such as headhunters, contract attorneys, law firms, and temporary agencies.
• Individuals whose responsibilities include sales, marketing, and business development in the legal market.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Your registration to the program includes access to the following components:
Online Self-paced Modules: Upon registration, you will be given access to 8 online training modules that must be completed for you to satisfactorily complete the assessments and course. You can access your materials at anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Virtual Workshops: The second component is a series of online workshops that include virtual group projects and activities to encourage the exchange of ideas and networking with your peers. Held on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday schedule over two weeks. (See program agenda above). Attendance at each workshop is required.
Final Assessment: We want you to finish the course with the knowledge and skills to be a competent and successful in-house counsel. At the end of the workshops, you will undertake a self-paced online assessment. Delegates obtaining a passing score will be awarded the credential In-house Counsel Certified (ICC).
CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the Handbook for the In-house Counsel Certification Program.
The ICC designation is valid for one year from the month that a candidate passes the final assessment. After the first year, ICC certificants maintain their certification by engaging in continuing legal professional development (CLPD) activities and paying an annual fee of US$95 for ACC members and US$150 for non-members.
ABOUT CLE
The certification program does not offer CLE credits; however, you will receive a certificate of attendance for up to 21 hours of continuing education. The certificate of attendance can be used to self-report your education to your jurisdiction.
Need additional information? Visit the ACC Credentialing Institute website or contact us at certification@acc.com