She has a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) with a minor in economics from Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec (1983) and bachelor's degrees in law (B.C.L. and LL.B.) from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec (1984-1988). She is a private-practice lawyer specializing in family law with the Law Firm Joli-Coeur Lacasse. She has been involved in cult-related legal cases for the past twenty (20) years. Carolle is frequently interviewed by the media on cult-related matters and is President of Info-Cult/Info-Secte in Montreal, Quebec. In 2012 The International Cultic Studies Association awarded Ms. Tremblay the Herbert L. Rosedale Award in recognition of leadership in the effort to preserve and protect individual freedom. 