GLS-DLAD Legal Operations Certification

Introduction

Today’s in-house legal teams are under more pressure than ever: do more with less, deliver faster, reduce costs, increase visibility, and prove value all without additional headcount. But here’s the truth: most legal teams are operating without the legal operations foundation needed to meet these expectations.

The GLS-DLAD Legal Operations Certification is here to change that.

Developed in partnership with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department (DLAD), this certification course is purpose-built to give in-house legal professionals the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to lead legal operations transformation, not just talk about it.

Why Legal Operations, Why Now?

Legal operations is no longer a "nice to have." It's the backbone of a high-performing legal department. Yet, most legal professionals still face the following challenges:

◼️No structured legal ops training during law school or private practice

◼️Fragmented knowledge spread across webinars, blogs, and consultants

◼️Rising legal ops roles but limited upskilling opportunities

◼️Growing workloads without added headcount or tech support

◼️Increasing pressure to quantify legal's value to the business

◼️If this sounds familiar, this course was designed for you.

 

The GLS-DLAD Certification: Real Skills for Real Impact

This isn’t academic theory. This is a hands-on, practitioner-led programme designed to equip you with real, implementable legal operations capabilities.

Here’s what you’ll get:

◼️10 Structured Modules: Covering everything from legal ops fundamentals and KPIs to legal team design, tech adoption, and leadership strategies.

◼️Video + Curated Readings: Clear, clutter-free content designed for busy professionals. Learn at your own pace with high-impact materials.

◼️Graded Quizzes & Applied Assignments: Each module includes knowledge checks and coursework tailored to your actual work environment.

◼️Legal Ops Action Plan: As your final project, you’ll build a real, implementable Legal Operations Plan for your organisation ready to present.

◼️1:1 Tutor Consultations: Get expert feedback and personal guidance from seasoned legal ops professionals at each stage of your journey.

◼️Official Certification Backed by DLAD: Earn a formal, recognised certification as a powerful signal of credibility within the legal community.

◼️Cohort-Based Graduation & Alumni Network: Graduate with peers, build a community, and access future networking opportunities with your cohort and beyond.
 

Who Should Take This Course?

◼️In-House Lawyers seeking to modernise their teams

◼️Heads of Legal preparing to scale with lean resources

◼️Legal Ops Professionals looking to formalise their skillset

◼️Aspiring Legal Leaders ready to own transformation and deliver results

Conclusion

Legal operations isn’t the future, it’s the now.

If your legal team is still functioning without a clear legal ops framework, you're already behind. This certification gives you the foundation to close that gap and position yourself as a strategic, high-performing leader within your business.

It’s time to stop guessing and start transforming.

Learn more or enrol now.