Legal Digital Marketing Institute | eLearning Platform/Search Engine Optimization for Law Firms (SEOFL)

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Search Engine Optimization for Law Firms (SEOFL)

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  • 77 Lessons

In this course, participants will learn the fundamental concepts and strategies of SEO applied to lawyers and law firm websites. This course covers introductory concepts as well as the important aspects of on-page, off-page, technical, and local SEO applied to lawyers and law firm websites. Associated credential: Certified Legal Marketing Specialist - Search Engine Optimization™ (CLMS-SEO).

Welcome to Search Engine Optimization for Law Firms (SEOFL)

Master the fundamentals of search engine optimization, position your law firm website on search engines, and get certified.

Enroll in our search engine optimization for legal services course to learn the fundamentals of SEO applied to legal services and transform your practice by positioning your law firm’s website in search engines effectively.

Whether you are looking to kickstart your career in search engine optimization or aiming to elevate your law firm's website SEO strategy, this course is tailored just for you.

Why choose our Search Engine Optimization for Law Firms Course?

  • The LDMI brings real-world experience to help you grasp complex SEO principles easily.

  • Apply what you learn with hands-on exercises that reinforce lecture material and help you internalize effective SEO tactics.

  • Test your knowledge as you progress through each module. Our quizzes are designed to consolidate your understanding and ensure you are on track.

  • Enhance your learning with access to high-quality, downloadable materials that you can review anytime and use to refine your SEO strategies.

  • Earn the Certified Legal Marketing Specialist™ - Search Engine Optimization (CLMS-SEO) credential, a specialist-level certification that validates your knowledge of SEO strategies applied to law firm websites.

Here's what you'll learn by signing up to this course

  • The fundamental concepts of search engine optimization.

  • What you need to know about on-page SEO.

  • What you need to know about off-page SEO.

  • What you need to know about technical SEO.

  • What you need to know about local SEO.

  • How to optimize your website to rank higher on search engines.

  • The tools to improve your law firm website SEO ranking.

  • How to align your SEO strategy with your overall digital marketing strategy.

Who should enroll?

This course is ideal for legal professionals at all levels, including marketing managers within law firms, attorneys who manage their own practices, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamic field of SEO for law firm’s websites.

Course Content

To earn your certification, you must watch all the video lessons, pass the in-lesson quizzes and the final quiz.

Module 0: Read this first!

Course Instructions
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Course Compliance
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Attorney advertising guidelines
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Ethical practices in legal marketing
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Using the word EXPERT for advertising purposes
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General SEO vs SEO for law firms
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Module 1: Law firm SEO: Core concepts and tools

Module Overview
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Lesson 1 - What is search engine optimization? (SEO)
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Lesson 2 - What is search engine marketing? (SEM)
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Lesson 3 - Difference between SEO and SEM
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Lesson 4 - Understanding how search engines work
Lesson 5 - The difference between organic and paid search
Lesson 6 - What is keyword research?
Lesson 7 - Understanding search intent and keyword relevance
Lesson 8 - The importance of local search for lawyers and law firms
Lesson 9 - An introduction to SEO analytics and monitoring tools
Lesson 10 - Why you need an SEO strategy for your legal practice
SEOFL MOD1 - Slide Deck.pdf
SEOFL MOD1 - Module Transcription.pdf
Module Quiz

Module 2: Fundamentals of On-Page SEO

Module Overview
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Lesson 1 - What is On-Page SEO?
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Lesson 2 - Core concepts of On-Page SEO
Lesson 3 - The role of URL structure in SEO
Lesson 4 - Improving site speed for better SEO results
Lesson 5 - Performing keyword research with tools
Lesson 6 - Performing competitors research with tools
Lesson 7 - What is internal linking?
Lesson 8 - How to measure On-Page SEO results
SEOFL MOD2 - Slide Deck.pdf
SEOFL MOD2 - Module Transcription.pdf
Module Quiz

Module 3: Fundamentals of Off-Page SEO

Module Overview
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Lesson 1 - What is Off-Page SEO?
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Lesson 2 - Core concepts of Off-Page SEO
Lesson 3 - The process of establishing authority
Lesson 4 - Performing link analysis
Lesson 5 - What is link disavowing?
Lesson 6 - Performing link building
Lesson 7 - Content marketing and Off-Page SEO
Lesson 8 - How to measure Off-Page SEO results
SEOFL MOD3 - Slide Deck.pdf
SEOFL MOD3 - Module Transcription.pdf
Module Quiz

Module 4: Fundamentals of Technical SEO

Module Overview
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Lesson 1 - Overview of technical SEO and how it impacts search rankings
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Lesson 2 - Core concepts of technical SEO
Lesson 3 - How to structure a law firm's website
Lesson 4 - Internal linking and technical SEO
Lesson 5 - How to measure technical SEO results
Lesson 6 - An overview of the Google Search Console
SEOFL MOD4 - Slide Deck.pdf
SEOFL MOD4 - Module Transcription.pdf
Module Quiz

Module 5: Fundamentals of Local SEO

Module Overview
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Lesson 1 - What is local SEO?
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Lesson 2 - Core concepts of local SEO
Lesson 3 - The importance of local SEO for lawyers and law firms (Revisited)
Lesson 4 - Google My Business (GMB) for law firms
Lesson 5 - Using google maps to get found
Lesson 6 - Local link building strategies for law firms
SEOFL MOD5 - Slide Deck.pdf
SEOFL MOD5 - Module Transcription.pdf

Course Resources

In this module, you'll find a list of resources to complement your learning experience.

Welcome to the Resources section
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SEOFL Action Items & Strategies.pdf
SEOFL Course Exercises.pdf
SEOFL Course Workbook.pdf
SEOFL Resource - Voice search optimization Adapting to the new era of search queries.pdf
SEOFL Resource - Improve your law firm’s website ranking with these 10 SEO tools.pdf
SEOFL Resource - Building backlinks for law firm’s websites.pdf
SEOFL Resource - Navigating SEO analytics for legal services.pdf
SEOFL Resource - Mastering local search Winning strategies for law firms.pdf
SEOFL Resource - The role of quality content in law firm SEO.pdf
LDMI List of Recommended Books & Publications.pdf

Earn your Certified Legal Marketing Specialist™ - Search Engine Optimization (CLMS-SEO) credential

Final Quiz Instructions
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Final Quiz
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About the Certified Legal Marketing Specialist™ - Search Engine Optimization (CLMS-SEO) credential

The Certified Legal Marketing Specialist™- Search Engine Optimization (CLMA-SEO) certification was created with the goal to provide lawyers, law students, marketing students, legal marketing consultants and professionals in charge of promoting legal services, with an specialist-level certification that can validate the knowledge obtained in the field of search engine optimization for lawyers and law firm websites.

Additionally, you'll get

  • A free PDF copy of the book Become a Legal Digital Marketer (Second Edition).

  • 30% discount on CLMA and CLDM exam vouchers. Available Q1 2026.

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

How long do I have to complete the course?

You can take as long as you want to complete the course.

How do I apply for the CLMS-SEO credential?

Once you complete the course, send us an email at support@legaldminstitute.org to verify course completion and to proceed with issuing your certification and badge through the Certifier platform.

How long it will take to receive my certification after completing the course?

You will receive your certification and badge through the Certifier platform within a period of 1 to 3 business days.

Do I need to notify LDMI after I complete the course?

As of today, yes, you need to send us an email at support@legaldminstitute.org to proceed with issuing your certification and badge.

Enroll now and start learning how to build and execute a successful SEO strategy for your legal practice!

About Certifier

All LDMI’s certifications and badges are issued through the Certifier platform, so you, employers, recruiters, and anyone interested are able to verify your certification status and achievements. Once you complete an accredited course you will receive your certificate and badge through Certifier within a period of 1 to 3 business days.