Professional Courses
Convenient, Online Courses for Working Professionals Seeking to Upskill with UCLA Law
Explore Our Online Classes: Join our renowned faculty in these engaging short courses designed for working professionals. Network with peers, gain valuable insights, and earn a certificate of completion for each course.
Fundamentals of Employment Law: Solid Foundations for Practitioners
Explore foundational concepts and practices in employment law for practitioners to provide sound advice and avoid litigation.
| Registration Period | Format | Start Date | Duration |
| Open through February 13, 2026 | Online via Zoom | March 3, 2026 | 5 weeks |
Negotiation Theory and Strategy
Learn the analytical approach to negotiation in this hands-on course. Participate in six negotiation simulations, engage in lectures, and discuss strategies applicable to any professional or personal context.
| Registration Period | Format | Session Dates |
| Open through February 13, 2026 | In person on UCLA Campus |
April 11-12, 2026 (two days) |
Introduction to Employment Discrimination Law.
Explore the fundamentals of employment discrimination law, covering federal statutes like Title VII and related laws. Learn how courts assess violations and discover strategies for employers to avoid transgressions.
| Registration Period | Format | Start Date | Duration |
| Open through February 13, 2026 | Online via Zoom | April 13, 2025 | 5 weeks |
Ignore These at Your Company’s Peril – Wage and Hour Laws
Explore Wage and Hour laws, their impact on employers, and strategies for compliance. With their origins tracing back to the early 1900s, consider their relevance in today’s workplace.
| Registration Period | Format | Start Date | Duration |
| Open through February 13, 2026 | Online via Zoom | May 25, 2026 | 5 weeks |
Special Topics in Human Resources
Explore critical topics for effective HR leaders in this course including strategic leadership, organizational management, DEI for HR professionals, taxation for HR leaders, and best practices for HR collaboration with legal counsel.
| Registration Period | Format | Start Date | Duration |
| Open through February 13, 2026 | Online via Zoom | July 6, 2026 | 5 weeks |
UCLA Law x UC Berkeley Law Executive Education Partnership
In partnership, UCLA Law Executive Education participants have the special opportunity to take UC Berkeley Executive Education courses at a 15% discount.
Courses and programs available through the partnership are:
- Commercial Contract Fundamentals
- ESG University: Sustainable Capitalism in Practice
- ESG University: Sustainable Capitalism for Directors
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals
*For the partner discount rate, please email execed@law.ucla.edu.
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