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
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Program Details

  • 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

  • Program Testimonials

  • Program Instructors

    Beth Berke

    Beth Berke, J.D., M.A.
    Lecturer in Law
    Founder and CEO at Beth Berke Consulting

     

    Joseph Fishkin

    Joseph Fishkin, D. Phil., J.D.
    Professor of Law
    Expert in Employment, Election, and Constitutional Law

     

    Jason Fiske

    Jason Fiske, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed.
    Assistant Dean and Professor
    Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Professional Programs

     

    Andrew Hoag

    Andrew J. Hoag, J.D., M.P.A.
    Lecturer in Law
    Partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP

     

    Russell Korobkin

    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!
       
  • 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!
  • 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!

  • Application Requirements
    1. Complete Online Application
    2. Submit an updated Resume/CV
    3. A couple of paragraphs stating how this program will benefit your career
    4. $100 Application Fee -- WAIVED for this inaugural cohort
  • 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

     

  • Application Questions?

    Contact us at execed@law.ucla.edu.
     

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