An expansive new program at UCLA School of Law has opened to teach people from all stages of professional life and the full array of backgrounds through intensive courses, led by UCLA Law faculty members, on the most pertinent topics in the law, business, and society today.
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Master of Legal Studies
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Executive Education
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Contact us at execed@law.ucla.edu and a staff member will respond to your inquiriy.
Pave your Pathway to HR Executive
This 4-month program is curated with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to advance your career towards HR executive. With synchronous online instruction and one optional weekend spent on campus, join us for empowering courses taught by esteemed UCLA Law Faculty.
Pathways Program Highlights
- 4 courses covering key HR skills, including:
- Optional In-Person Add-On
- Negotiation Workshop
- Highly recommended - Early deadline registrants receive the course for free!
- Negotiation Workshop
- Networking, mentorship, and career advising with HR industry experts
- On-campus and online networking events and guest lectures
- Earn a UCLA Law Certificate of Completion
- Join Cohort 3 in March 2027
Program Details
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Orientation/Mixer: March 2027 from 6p-8p PST
Course #1: Introduction to Employment Law: March-April, 2027 (1-2x per week online from 6p-8p PST)
Course #2: Employment Discrimination: April-May, 2027 (1-2x per week online from 6p-8p PST)
Course #3: Wage & Hour Laws: May-June, 2027 (1-2x per week online from 6p-8p PST)
Course #4: Advanced Topics in HR Leadership: June-July, 2027 (1-2x per week online from 6p-8p PST)
Optional Add-On: Negotiation Workshop (On Campus): March 2027 (2 days, 8a-5p PT)
- Highly recommended - Early deadline registrants receive the course for free!
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Kristine Marie Fisher
Academic & Faculty Affairs Manager, UCLA Medical School
"Completing the program was a pivotal step in my professional journey. It deepened my legal knowledge, sharpened my strategic thinking, and positioned me for the next level of leadership in HR."
Florence Gilliam
Director of Human Resources, McKay Productions
"For Human Resources professionals, this program is a wonderful career development resource to leverage your expertise and your ability to advance your career."
Norikazu (Kazu) Yamaguchi
HR Consultant
"The program exceeded my expectations. I gained both foundational knowledge and practical perspectives."
Mel Bonilla
Program Manager, UCLA Health
"The program offered practical tools in negotiation and compliance that are directly applicable to managing teams and leading with confidence." -
Russell Korobkin, J.D.
Vice Dean for Graduate and Professional Education
Richard C. Maxwell Distinguished Professor of Law
Andrew J. Hoag, J.D., M.P.A.
Lecturer in Law
Partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Joseph Fishkin, D. Phil., J.D.
Professor of Law
Expert in Employment, Election, and Constitutional Law
Ireneo A. Reus III, J.D.
Lecturer in Law
Managing Attorney, Reus Law Firm -
Special Lectures cover topics such as:
- Strategic Leadership
- Organizational Management
- Operating as an Impactful Advisor to the C-Suite
- Hiring and Retention Practices
- Effective HR Collaboration with Legal Counsel
- HR Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and People Analytics
- Mentorship Events
- Career Advising & Networking Events
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2027 Pathways to HR Executive Program Costs
Early Registration Deadline: Monday, February 1st, 2027
- Government, University, Non-Profit Rate: $4,000
$5,000 - Standard Rate: $5,000
$5,500 - Optional Negotiation Theory Workshop is Free!
$2,000
Payment Plans available
UCLA Employees: Recharge payments from your department are permissible.
*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 the course. This 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. - Government, University, Non-Profit Rate: $4,000
Join Cohort 3 in March 2027
Registration for our 2027 cohort will be available soon.
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Early Registration Deadline: Monday, February 1st, 2027
General Registration Deadline: Monday, March 2nd, 2027
Program Begins: March 2027
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Contact us at hrpathways@law.ucla.edu
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Pathways to HR Executive
Accelerating the Next Generation of HR Leaders
Pave your Pathway to Human Resources Executive with this 4-month online program.
Program Type: Online courses and an optional weekend on campus
Inquire about our next cohort in March 2027.
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