Web-Based Courses
Each web-based course lasts 6 weeks. Each week includes an hour-long instructor-led synchronous session as well as independent reading, a writing assignment and a quiz to check comprehension. The writing assignments are posted in online forums where you will see responses from your fellow legal administrators. The instructor-led sessions are also recorded for on-demand access.
If you successfully complete both HR 1 and HR 2 or FM 1 and FM 2, you are eligible to take an exam for a Legal Management Specialist Certificate.
| Member Pricing | Nonmember Pricing | |
| Individual Course | $549 | $679 |
| Package (Seats in both HR or FM courses) | $999 | $1249 |
As these courses have live sessions, they are only available at certain times of the year. The items shown below are open for registration now. If you do not see HR 1, HR 2, the HR Package, FM 1, FM 2, or the FM Package, it is not available for registration now. Please check back soon and keep an eye on email newsletters from ALA for the announcement of future dates.
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Enroll in FM 1 & 2: facilitated, online classes to deepen your understanding of law firm financial management. Pass the final exam to earn a Legal Management Specialist Certificate.
This package provides access to FM 1 & FM 2. Completing the FM 1 and FM 2 courses and passing the certificate exam will help you deepen your knowledge about law firm finances, ensure your achievement of the learning objectives, and give you a credential that sets you apart. Learn more about the Legal Management Specialist Certificate which you can earn here.
$999 for members and $1,249 for nonmembers
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Expand your knowledge of the basic functions of accounting and financial management in this facilitated online program where you will objectively approach and address financial problems. Through case studies, lectures, videos, readings, and exams, you will be guided to evaluate presented resources in relation to your professional experiences and apply effective financial decision-making skills. Topics include types of accounts, federal payroll and employee benefit procedures, tax and reporting requirements, and general accounting procedures, laws, and regulations.
Expand your knowledge of the basic functions of accounting and financial management in this facilitated online program where you will objectively approach and address financial problems. Through case studies, lectures, videos, readings, and exams, you will be guided to evaluate presented resources in relation to your professional experiences and apply effective financial decision-making skills. Topics include types of accounts, federal payroll and employee benefit procedures, tax and reporting requirements, and general accounting procedures, laws, and regulations. The following is an outline of the topics:
- Week 1: General Accounting
- Week 2: Banking & Investment
- Week 3: Trust Accounting
- Week 4: Payroll, Taxes, & Reporting
- Week 5: Legal Organization Structures
- Week 6: Special Accounting Issues
The live lessons will be held on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Central Time. These lessons will also be recorded for on-demand access.
$549 for members and $679 for nonmembers
Available at a discounted rate as a part of a package
Audience Level
Basic-Intermediate
Course Textbook
A textbook is NOT required for this course. All reading materials will be provided.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing and submitted via email to elearning@alanet.org. The following cancellation fee scales will apply:
- After registration but prior to 50% penalty date: $125 fee
- Four weeks before start of the course: 50% of fee paid
- Two weeks before the start of the course and thereafter: No refund
Completing both FM 1 and FM 2 courses gives you access to the Legal Management Finance Specialist Certificate Program.
CLM Credits
Meet minimum course requirements and earn 6 hours of CLM credit. This can take the following forms.
- CLM Application Credit: Organizational Development
- CLM Functional Specialist Credit: Financial Management
- CLM Recertification: Financial Management
Course Requirements
Each course has a start and end date. To receive the course completion certificate and CLM credits, all weekly assignments must be completed and quizzes passed with a score of 70% or higher by the last day of the course.
Lisa A. Waligorski, CLM
Lisa Waligorski, CLM is the Executive Director at Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP. She started her career in a legal assistant/paralegal role, and the past 20+ years have been spent in either an Executive Director or Director of Finance/Controller role. Her education and background provide experience and knowledge in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and overseeing organizational operations, finance, human resources, facilities, information technology, and marketing & business development. Lisa has been a speaker on both law firm accounting and human resources topics. She has also been an ALA e-learning Law Firm Accounting and Financial Information & Analysis instructor for the past five years.
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The first of this two-course series will provide key human resources fundamentals for those workers touching the HR function without necessarily having an HR background. You’ll get tips and guidance towards building and maintaining an engaged workforce, helping to contribute to your organization’s strategic goals. Special attention will be paid to the federal employment -laws, from an HR rather than lawyer perspective. The objective of this course is to support the work you do in your role, and provide consultation on effective employment-related decision- making.
The first of this two-course series will provide key human resources fundamentals for those workers touching the HR function without necessarily having an HR background. You’ll get tips and guidance towards building and maintaining an engaged workforce, helping to contribute to your organization’s strategic goals. Special attention will be paid to the federal employment -laws, from an HR rather than lawyer perspective. The objective of this course is to support the work you do in your role, and provide consultation on effective employment-related decision-making.
The following is an outline of the topics:
- Week 1: Human Resources Overview — a big-picture look at what people serving some of all the HR function want to be aware of (Key areas: what is human resources; employee lifecycle; knowledge, skills, abilities to thrive in your role)
- Week 2: Talent Acquisition and Planning — finding and securing rock star talent that fit your organization (Key areas: job analysis; recruiting in today’s environment; interviewing; onboarding)
- Week 3: Engaging and Retaining Your Workforce — making and keeping your organization as a great place to work (Key areas: employee satisfaction; employee engagement; retention tips)
- Week 4: Performance Management — from coaching to termination (Key areas: performance management; disciplinary process; employee relations; labor relations)
- Week 5: What Do Employees Need from You — designing your role and approach to serve employee needs (Key areas: core competencies; employee development)
- Week 6: Employment Laws (Federal) Part One — key laws that drive the employment experience (Key areas: select federal laws review; course review)
The live Zoom lessons will be held on Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. Central Time. These lessons will also be recorded for on-demand access.
Audience Level
Intermediate
Completing both HR 1 and HR 2 courses gives you access to the Legal Management HR Specialist Certificate Program.
CLM Credits
Meet minimum course requirements and earn the following credit towards your CLM application or recertification.
- Application: 6 hours of credit in Organizational Development
- Functional Specialist Credit: 6 hours of credit in Human Resources Management
- Recertification: 6 hours of credit in Human Resources Management
Continuing Education Credits
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Association of Legal Administrators is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program has been approved for 6 PDCs. Knowledge Domains: HR Expertise; Critical Evaluation
SHRM: 22-A4GUY
HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
The HR 1 Course has been pre-approved for 6 hours of recertification credits toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that this activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.HRCI: 580665
Functional Areas: Employee Relations and Risk Management; Talent Planning and Acquisition; Business Management
Course Requirements
Each course has a start and end date. To receive the course completion certificate and CLM, SHRM and HRCI credits, all weekly assignments must be completed and quizzes passed with a score of 70% or higher by the last day of the course.
John Newton, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
John Newton and Associates
John Newton, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is a Human Resources and Learning and Development professional. He is a coach, consultant, trainer, teacher and public speaker who specializes in helping people and organizations reach their ultimate potential. His company, John Newton and Associates (JNA), provides people-development services in higher education, government, non-profit and for-profit organizations within a diverse variety of industries. Newton’s philosophy is “Kindness is the bottom line.” Be kind to your employees and they will remain engaged and motivated — employees who know they matter will be more productive, positively impacting your company’s bottom line. Be kind to your customers and they will come back for more — customer loyalty builds business and your bottom line. He has been an instructor for DePaul University and Northern Illinois University for nearly 20 years.
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The second of this two-course series will provide additional human resources fundamentals for those workers touching the HR function without necessarily having an HR background. It will cover additional emphasis on more strategic HR initiatives. A guiding theme for this course will be helping the participant directly and, by extension, the employee group to deliver on strategic goals. We will pay special attention to the federal employment- laws as they guide the functional areas addressed in the course. The objective of this course is to support the work you do in your role, and build your knowledge of and confidence in making effective employment-related HR decisions. (No session scheduled for July 4, 2024 due to the holiday)
The second of this two-course series will provide additional human resources fundamentals for those workers touching the HR function without necessarily having an HR background. It will cover additional emphasis on more strategic HR initiatives. A guiding theme for this course will be helping the participant directly and, by extension, the employee group to deliver on strategic goals. We will pay special attention to the federal employment- laws as they guide the functional areas addressed in the course. The objective of this course is to support the work you do in your role, and build your knowledge of and confidence in making effective employment-related HR decisions
(No session scheduled for July 4, 2024 due to the holiday)
The topics include:
- Week One: Leadership — being a great leader and building leaders throughout your organization (Key areas: building your network; change management; leadership and motivation theories; strategic planning; succession planning)
- Week Two: Compensation and Benefits — identify and implement a successful philosophy to your total rewards (Key areas: philosophy of compensation; benefits package for recruitment and retention)
- Week Three: Risk and Rewards — what to plan for, build towards and mitigate within your organization (Key areas: risk management; technology considerations)
- Week Four: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Justice — be transformative in building your culture, with particular emphasis to DEI (Key areas: understanding terms; execution of initiatives; why it matters)
- Week Five: Employment Laws (Federal) Two — key laws that drive the employment experience (Key areas: select federal laws review)
- Week Six: Where to Go from Here — plotting your future from an HR perspective (Key areas: certification opportunities; course review)
The live Zoom lessons will be held on Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. Central Time. These lessons will also be recorded for on-demand access.
Audience Level
Intermediate
Completing both HR 1 and HR 2 courses gives you access to the Legal Management HR Specialist Certificate Program.
CLM Credits
Meet minimum course requirements and earn these credits toward your CLM application or recertification.
- Application: 5 hours of credit in Organizational Development
- Functional Specialist Credit: 5 hours of credit in Human Resources Management
- Recertification: 5 hours of credit in HR Management and 1 hour of credit in Substance Abuse
Continuing Education Credits
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) The Association of Legal Administrators is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program has been approved for 6 PDCs. Knowledge Domains: HR Expertise; Critical Evaluation; Relationship Management
SHRM: 22-TQQNJ
HR Certification Institute (HRCI) The HR 2 Course has been pre-approved for 6 hours of recertification credits toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that this activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
HRCI: 580667
Functional Areas: Total Rewards; Talent Planning and Acquisition; Talent Development and Management
Course Requirements
Each course has a start and end date. To receive the course completion certificate and CLM, SHRM and HRCI credits, all weekly assignments must be completed and quizzes passed with a score of 70% or higher by the last day of the course.
John Newton, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
John Newton and Associates
John Newton, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is a Human Resources and Learning and Development professional. He is a coach, consultant, trainer, teacher and public speaker who specializes in helping people and organizations reach their ultimate potential. His company, John Newton and Associates (JNA), provides people-development services in higher education, government, non-profit and for-profit organizations within a diverse variety of industries. Newton’s philosophy is “Kindness is the bottom line.” Be kind to your employees and they will remain engaged and motivated — employees who know they matter will be more productive, positively impacting your company’s bottom line. Be kind to your customers and they will come back for more — customer loyalty builds business and your bottom line. He has been an instructor for DePaul University and Northern Illinois University for nearly 20 years.
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Do the complexities of financial information and analysis keeping you up at night? This interactive, online program will focus on the budgeting, financial reporting, analysis of cash flow, model building, and variance within a law firm. You will be guided to apply the skills gained in the course by interpreting financial statements, calculating and interpreting various financial ratios, conducting profit analyses, and analyzing comparative financial information across fiscal years. Case studies, lectures, videos, readings, and assessments will be used. Topics include automated financial management systems, alternative fee arrangements, financial controls, computer-based tools for financial analysis and management, client matter budgeting, and electronic billing.
Do the complexities of financial information and analysis keep you up at night? This interactive, online program will focus on the budgeting, financial reporting, analysis of cash flow, model building, and variance within a law firm. You will be guided to apply the skills gained in the course by interpreting financial statements, calculating and interpreting various financial ratios, conducting profit analyses, and analyzing comparative financial information across fiscal years. Case studies, lectures, videos, readings, and assessments will be used. Topics include automated financial management systems, alternative fee arrangements, financial controls, computer-based tools for financial analysis and management, client matter budgeting, and electronic billing. The following is an outline of the topics:
- Week 1: Automated Systems
- Week 2: Financial Methods & Investments
- Week 3: Financial Analysis Methods
- Week 4: Budgeting & Variance Analysis
- Week 5: AFAs
- Week 6: e-Tools & Billing
The live lessons will be held on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Central Time. These lessons will also be recorded for on-demand access.
$549 for members and $679 for nonmembers
Available at a discounted rate as a part of a package
Audience Level
Intermediate
Course Textbook
A textbook is NOT required for this course. All reading materials will be provided.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing and submitted via email to elearning@alanet.org. The following cancellation fee scales will apply:
- After registration but prior to 50% penalty date: $125 fee
- Four weeks before start of the course: 50% of fee paid
- Two weeks before the start of the course and thereafter: No refund
Completing both FM 1 and FM 2 courses gives you access to the Legal Management Finance Specialist Certificate Program.
CLM Credits
Meet minimum course requirements and earn 6 hours of CLM credit. This can take the following forms.
- CLM Application Credit: Organizational Development
- CLM Functional Specialist Credit: Financial Management
- CLM Recertification: Financial Management
Course Requirements
Each course has a start and end date. To receive the course completion certificate and CLM credits, all weekly assignments must be completed and quizzes passed with a score of 70% or higher by the last day of the course.
Lisa A. Waligorski, CLM (Moderator)
Lisa Waligorski, CLM is the Executive Director at Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP. She started her career in a legal assistant/paralegal role, and the past 20+ years have been spent in either an Executive Director or Director of Finance/Controller role. Her education and background provide experience and knowledge in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and overseeing organizational operations, finance, human resources, facilities, information technology, and marketing & business development. Lisa has been a speaker on both law firm accounting and human resources topics. She has also been an ALA e-learning Law Firm Accounting and Financial Information & Analysis instructor for the past five years.
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