In-House Counsel Certificate Program
From Lawyer to Leader: Road to the GC Seat
In collaboration with
UC Irvine Law is launching the In-House Counsel Certificate Program, From Lawyer to Leader: Road to the GC Seat, in collaboration with UC Irvine’s Division of Continuing Education, a new 12-week online program starting this August.
Built for junior and mid-level law firm attorneys seeking in-house positions, and in-house attorneys seeking to advance into senior in-house leadership roles, the program delivers:
- Sessions with seasoned General Counsel, CPAs, and corporate executives from industries such as healthcare, technology, entertainment, consumer goods, mortgages, and finance;
- Topics that cover strategic business advising and corporate governance, team building and in-house management skills, financial acumen, ethics and compliance, and crisis management; and
- Synchronous instruction sessions that foster meaningful networking while allowing participants to actively engage with course concepts in real time.
Who Should Enroll
The program is designed for:
- Junior and mid-level law firm attorneys seeking to move into in-house legal positions
- Current in-house counsel aspiring to expand their strategic, managerial, and business capabilities
- Aspiring General Counsels preparing to transition into senior level corporate roles
- Experienced legal professionals seeking a deeper understanding of risk management, compliance, financial acumen and corporate governance
Program Details
- Format: Online
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Start: August 2026
- Tuition: Approximately $1,250
- MCLE: Pending California approval