UCLI Certification Program FAQ

Below, UCLI has provided answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Certification Program. Read the Certification Program Terms & Conditions here.

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What does it mean to be “UCLI Certified"?

Certified Organizations have fulfilled each of the yearly Criteria and are subject to the Terms & Conditions of the UCLI Certification Program.  They are encouraged to report promptly the status of their progress with regard to each criterion, which is regularly updated here.

How and when does my organization schedule an in-house presentation with UCLI?

It is recommended that an in-house presentation be scheduled as early in the year as possible. Please email to request a date. It is further recommended that the managing personnel and all employees attend such presentation.

Is there a fee associated with the in-house presentation?

UCLI typically charges an honorarium of $250 for small organizations and $500 for larger organizations for its one-hour presentations. However, for UCLI 2025 Certification Program participants, UCLI only encourages each organization to donate an amount, in lieu of paying UCLI’s standard honorarium, for the presentations. This donation will support UCLI’s operations and program development and help UCLI be a greater resource to the organizations and our community.

While a 1-hour CLE credit typically costs around $25 per attorney, UCLI recommends a significantly reduced donation schedule:

  • $15 per attorney for organizations with 1-12 attorneys
  • $200 overall for organizations with 13-30 attorneys
  • $500 overall for organizations with 31-50 attorneys
  • $750 for organizations with 51+ attorneys

Donate to UCLI online or via check:

Attn: Kaitlyn Pieper

Utah Center for Legal Inclusion

645 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Is monetary sponsorship required for Certification?

Monetary sponsorship is not required but is greatly appreciated, as UCLI, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, seeks ways to cover costs associated with its operations and projects.  To donate or become a sponsor, please do so here or email us at . 

Is UCLI Certification open to solo practitioners?

Yes. UCLI welcomes solo practitioners to become UCLI Certified. Should any certification criteria prove to be not applicable to a solo practitioner, UCLI is open to tailoring a certification requirement accordingly.

How does UCLI define an “organization’s leadership” in terms of designating a UCLI Representative?

Businesses and organizations should designate as the UCLI Representative a person with the broadest decision-making authority. Typically, such Representatives would include a president or vice president of the company, the chair or vice-chair of the board, the managing partner, an attorney director or assistant director, or alike. For day-to-day communications and projects between the organization and UCLI, the organization may also designate an additional representative with less decision-making authority as a contact. To help with marketing of organizations’ efforts, organizations may provide a marketing contact as well.

Does UCLI permit confidential reporting for its annual surveys?

Yes. Any UCLI publications based on the survey results will report aggregate data and will maintain anonymity for individual participant information if the participant has indicated a preference for doing so. Should an organization desire to have and/or make public its data for educational, marketing, or other purposes, it will be able to obtain a copy of its results from UCLI by emailing .

How can my organization further support the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion beyond enrolling in UCLI’s Certification Program?

UCLI invites organizations and businesses to get involved in one or more of the following ways:

  • Becoming a Sustaining Sponsor to support the development of UCLI’s programming;
  • Joining a UCLI Committee to help lead the implementation of UCLI’s initiatives;
  • Organizing a community service opportunity for your organization;
  • Volunteering as a UCLI Mentor to empower students with diverse backgrounds to pursue legal education and succeed in the legal profession.