Pathways to HR Director
Unlock Your Potential in Human Resources Management! The October 2024 is full, but be the first to know about the January 2026 cohort!
Pave your Pathway to Human Resources Director
This 6-month program is curated with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to advance your career towards HR director. With a weekend on campus and then synchronous online instruction one night a week, join us for empowering courses taught by esteemed UCLA Law Faculty:
- Employment Law
- Employment Discrimination
- Wage and Hour Law
- Negotiations
- Special Topics in HR
- and an array of other essential topics!
Pathway Program Highlights:
- 5 courses covering key Human Resources skills
- One-on-one mentorship with an industry expert
- On-campus and online networking events
- Career advising
- Special lectures
- Earn a UCLA Law Certificate of Participation
Be the first to know about the January 2026 Cohort
Join the list today!
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Program Details
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Program Schedule
Orientation/Course #1 Negotiations (On Campus): January 24-25, 2026 (tentative dates)
Course #2 Employment Law: February-March 2026 1X week online from 6-8 PM Pacific
Course #3 Employment Discrimination: March-April 2026 1X week online from 6-8 PM Pacific
Course #4 Wage & Hour Law: April-May 2026 1X week online from 6-8 PM Pacific
Course #5 Special Topics in HR: May-June 2026 1X week online from 6-8 PM Pacific
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Program Testimonials
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Program Instructors
Beth Berke, J.D., M.A.
Lecturer in Law
Founder and CEO at Beth Berke Consulting
Joseph Fishkin, D. Phil., J.D.
Professor of Law
Expert in Employment, Election, and Constitutional Law
Jason Fiske, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed.
Assistant Dean and Professor
Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Professional Programs
Andrew J. Hoag, J.D., M.P.A.
Lecturer in Law
Partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Russell Korobkin, J.D.
Vice Dean for Graduate and Professional Education
Richard C. Maxwell Distinguished Professor of Law -
1-on-1 Mentorship
Launch your HR career to new heights with exclusive 1-on-1 mentorship from over 30 HR Directors at industry leaders like:
- Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
- Mutual of Enumclaw
- UC Irvine
- The Fund
- Panda Restaurant Group
- Hackman Capital Partners LLC
- Flintridge Preparatory School
- Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
- Center for Autism and Related Disorders
- Family Care Network Inc
- Advanced Bionics
- Travelzoo
- California Behavioral Treatment Center
- City of Hope
- OSI Systems
- Lively Inc
- Symmetry HR Outsourcing
- She Executives
- Tagg-N-Go Car Wash
- UCLA School of Law
- Monogram Aerospace Fasteners
- and more!
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Special Lectures
Special Lectures cover topics such as:
- Today's Competent and Effective Hiring and Retention practices for HR Professionals
- Taxation Basics for HR Professionals
- Strategic Leadership
- Organizational Management
- Engaging Employees
- and so much more!
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Tuition & Payment Plans
January 2026 Program Costs
General Tuition: $5,500
Payment Plan A:
- $5,500 payment in full, due at registration
Payment Plan B:
- $1,000 deposit due at registration*
- $2,000 due December 15, 2025*
- $2,500 due January 19, 2026*
Government & Non-Profit Rate: $4,000
Payment Plan A:
- $4,000 payment in full, due at registration
Payment Plan B:
- $1,000 deposit due at registration*
- $1,000 due December 15, 2025*
- $2,000 due January 19, 2026*
UCLA Employees: Recharge payments from your department are allowed.
*Note: All payments are non-refundable.
Professional Development Sponsorship
If your employer provides professional development opportunities and funding, we highly recommend asking them to subsidize the cost of tuition for the course. This certificate program is an excellent professional development and networking opportunity, and your employer may be willing to cover some, or all, of the costs. To request reimbursement or sponsorship from your employer, you can sign and download a copy of this template letter via DocuSign for your purposes.
Apply Today!
Submit your application today to join the second cohort of HR professionals on their path towards becoming a Human Resources Director!
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Application Requirements
- Complete Online Application
- Submit an updated Resume/CV
- A couple of paragraphs stating how this program will benefit your career
$100Application Fee -- WAIVED for this inaugural cohort
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Application Deadlines
Last year, the program filled up fast. Get your application in early!
Early deadline: December 8, 2025
Final deadline: January 12, 2026
APPLICATION OPENS IN JULY 2026
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Application Questions?
Contact us at execed@law.ucla.edu.