Professional Courses
Convenient, Tailored Courses for Working Professionals Seeking to Upskill with UCLA Law
Explore Our 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.
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 March 2, 2027 | In person on UCLA Campus |
March 2027 (two days) |
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 March 2, 2027 | Online via Zoom | March-April, 2027 | 3 weeks |
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 March 2, 2027 | Online via Zoom | April-May, 2027 | 3 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 March 2, 2027 | Online via Zoom | May-June, 2027 | 3 weeks |
Advanced Topics in HR Leadership
Explore critical topics for effective HR leaders in this course including strategic leadership, organizational management, C-Suite collaboration, DEI for HR professionals, HR Tech and AI, and best practices for HR collaboration with legal counsel.
| Registration Period | Format | Start Date | Duration |
| Open through March 2, 2027 | Online via Zoom | June-July, 2027 | 3 weeks |
Strategic AI for Legal Professionals
This course offers legal professionals a comprehensive exploration of the legal, ethical, and operational challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence.
| Registration Period | Format | Start Date | Duration |
| Ongoing | Online, self paced | Ongoing | 7 self-paced Modules |
Customized Programs for Organizations
Customized professional development programs, courses, and training solutions for corporations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and law firms.
High School Summer Discovery
As part of Summer Discovery's longstanding partnership with UCLA, the UCLA School of Law offers an exclusive two-week academy for high school students, taught by UCLA faculty with real-world courtroom and policy experience.
Our immersive academy introduces the fundamentals of legal thinking designed for curious students — no prior legal experience required. Through interactive discussions and real-world case studies, our instructor brings the legal profession into the classroom, helping students see how legal thinking works beyond textbooks.
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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