International Institute of Legal Project Management

Name

International Institute of Legal Project Management

Legal name

International Institute of Legal Project Management

Website

https://iilpm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certification Fees: Revenue from certification application fees for LPA (US$147), LPP (US$177), and LPIP (US$147) certifications. Additional revenue from hardcopy certificates (US$38).
2. Training Delivery: Revenue generated through Accredited Training Providers delivering certification courses in various formats (face-to-face, live online, on-demand eLearning, blended). Training providers operate in multiple countries.
3. Event Participation: Revenue from annual IILPM Live events, webinars, and the awards ceremony program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IILPM develops and administers globally recognized professional certifications in Legal Project Management (LPM) and Legal Process Improvement (LPI) — specifically the Legal Project Associate (LPA), Legal Project Professional (LPP), and Legal Process Improvement Professional (LPIP) credentials. These certifications are delivered through a global network of Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) in 12 countries via face-to-face, live online, on-demand eLearning, and blended formats. The institute complements its certification programs with annual conferences (IILPM Live), a Global Awards program, annual LPM trend surveys, and published books and practice guides.

Product overview

The International Institute of Legal Project Management (IILPM) is a professional certification and training organization (not a software company) offering a portfolio of globally-recognized credentials in Legal Project Management (LPM) and Legal Process Improvement (LPI). The core offerings consist of three certification tiers: the Legal Project Associate (LPA) for introductory-level practitioners, the Legal Project Professional (LPP) for experienced legal project managers, and the Legal Process Improvement Professional (LPIP) for process optimization specialists. These certifications are delivered through a global network of Accredited Training Providers offering face-to-face, live online, on-demand eLearning, and blended formats. IILPM complements its certification programs with an annual Global Awards program recognizing excellence in LPM/LPI, the IILPM Live annual conference, annual Global Survey research, and published resources including books and eGuides.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Project Associate (LPA) Certification Introductory-level credential recognizing foundational knowledge of Legal Project Management for legal project team members, paralegals, and law students. Requires completion of a 2-day training course. Certification application fee: US$147.
• Legal Project Professional (LPP) Certification Premier global certification recognizing practitioner-level knowledge of Legal Project Management for legal project managers. Requires 21 hours of training plus workplace experience prerequisites including one year in a law firm, legal department, or court setting. Certification application fee: US$177; hardcopy certificate US$38 additional; re-certification every 5 years.
• Legal Process Improvement Professional (LPIP) Certification Credential recognizing expertise in process improvement for legal practice operations (legal operations-based projects) and legal matter processes. Designed for legal professionals, practice managers, and process improvement consultants. Certification application fee: US$147; hardcopy certificate US$38 additional.
• IILPM Global Awards Program Annual awards program recognizing outstanding achievements in Legal Project Management and Legal Process Improvement across law firms, in-house legal departments, alternative legal service providers, and justice organizations globally. Launched in 2022.
• IILPM Live Annual Conference Annual global online conference featuring international expert speakers, case studies, workshops, panel discussions, and the IILPM Awards ceremony for the legal project management community.
• Applied Legal Project Management Course 2-day introductory training course aligned to LPA Certification, available through on-demand eLearning on the Business Education Institute platform and through accredited training providers in multiple formats (face-to-face, live online, blended).
• Advanced Legal Project Management Course 3-day (21-hour) practitioner-level training course aligned to LPP Certification, available through on-demand eLearning on the Business Education Institute platform and through accredited training providers.
• Legal Process Improvement Professional Course 2-day training course leading to LPIP certification, available in hybrid format (pre-recorded modules plus live coaching) or face-to-face through accredited training providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 59% of organizations reported moderate growth in LPM adoption over the past three years; 21% noted significant growth
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, minor and regional.

• ASAP AcademyflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Exclusive Accredited Training Provider agreement with Saudi Arabian company ASAP Academy, founded by Mr Ayman Al-Sahyan. Training programs become officially recognized by IILPM in accordance with Institute standards and methodologies. Opens up training to Arabic-speaking legal colleagues in the Arab world and Middle East.
• Thomson ReuterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Thomson Reuters for the Legal Management Program LATAM offered by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso de Chile. Awarded Special Recognition for Education in 2025.
• Sustain AwardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Sustain Awards for eco-designed trophy production. Awards are custom-made trophies crafted from recycled materials using low environmental impact processes. Supports IILPM's sustainability and environmental awareness values.
• IE Law SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner offering LPM and LPI programs. Received Special Recognition for Commitment to LPM and LPI Education in 2024. Launched first LPM program in Spanish in 2012.
• Vanderbilt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner offering LPM course since 2014 through the Program on Law and Innovation. Certified over 300 students with LPP credentials. Received Special Recognition for Commitment to LPM and LPI Education in 2024.
• Business and Law School (Germany)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution collaborating with IILPM to deliver certification courses. Offers Legal Project Management training in Berlin, Germany.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaísoregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in Chile offering Legal Management Program LATAM since 2018. First in Latin America to integrate dual international certification (LPP and LPIP). Received Special Recognition for Education in 2025.
• Universidad AustralregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution collaborating with IILPM in Argentina to deliver certification courses leading to globally-recognized credentials.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blickstein Group: U.S. legal management consultancy providing training, certifications, and advisory in LPM, pricing, and matter management. Comparable to IILPM as both monetize LPM training programs and credentials for law firm and in-house legal audiences.
• Janders Dean: Legal project management and knowledge management consultancy that designs training programs and has historically collaborated with IILPM in the LPM space. Direct overlap in offering legal project management courses, certifications pathways, and thought-leadership content to legal professionals.
• LawVision: U.S.-based legal operations and legal project management training and consultancy serving law firms and corporate legal departments. Closely comparable as both it and IILPM sell certifications, training programs, and consulting around LPM/Legal Operations disciplines to the same buyer personas.

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory: Multinational provider of legal information services, compliance, and professional education software for lawyers. Adjacent incumbent in legal professional training and content with overlapping audiences, but broader scope than IILPM's LPM niche.
• LexisNexis Legal & Professional: Global legal information, research, and practice management provider with training offerings for legal professionals. Adjacent incumbent in legal professional education with overlapping audiences in law firms and corporate legal, but not specializing in LPM certifications.
• Practising Law Institute (PLI): Long-established U.S. legal continuing education and professional development provider offering CLE courses across many practice areas. Comparable to IILPM as a global-standard legal training and credentialing body, though broader in scope and not specialized in LPM/LPI.
• Thomson Reuters Legal (TR Legal): Major legal information, software, and training provider that has collaborated with IILPM on the Legal Management Program LATAM. Comparable as a large-scale legal content/training incumbent that overlaps with IILPM in legal professional education, particularly via the LATAM university partnership.

Emerging players

• Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC): Member-led organization advancing the legal operations discipline with training, certification pathways, and community resources. Similar to IILPM in serving as a standards-and-community body inside a closely related discipline (legal operations vs. LPM), with overlapping buyer segments.

Others

• Elevate (Elevate Services): Global legal services and consulting firm providing LPM, legal operations, and technology consulting to law firms and corporate legal departments. Comparable as it designs and delivers LPM training for clients and could partner or compete with IILPM's ATP network.
• Reed Tech (Legal): Provider of legal technology, content, and data services for legal professionals. Comparable as an adjacent content/technology enablement player serving law firms and legal departments; less direct overlap than pure LPM training peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iilegalpm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about International Institute of Legal Project Management