Interested in advancing your career in Human Resources?
Earn your Master of Legal Studies, the legal degree for HR professionals.
"The M.L.S. program is the perfect opportunity for me to learn how to communicate more effectively with these legal counterparts and, as a result, expand my role."
- M.L.S. Student Miranda Wilcox
"I have always been fascinated with the law but it didn't make sense for me to obtain a J.D. as I knew I wouldn't be a practicing attorney."
- M.L.S. Student Jennifer Alcaide
Hear from our current HR students in the program!
Success in any organization increasingly requires a sophisticated understanding of law and the legal system. A Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) from the nation’s #1 ranked public university will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel and lead.
The Employment & Human Resources specialization is for Human Resources professionals looking to gain an edge in a field where the language of the workplace is the law. UCLA School of Law is extremely strong in employment law, and is a natural fit to advance the career of everyone looking to study in this specialization. With over 300,000 businesses in Los Angeles, there is no shortage of opportunities for advancement in this field.
Sample curriculum for an M.L.S. student specializing in Employment & Human Resources Law (over 200 courses to choose from!)
- Employment Law
- Employment Discrimination
- Disability Law
- Privacy, Data and Technology
- Executive Compensation
This list is offered as an example. The exact list of courses that will satisfy each specialization will vary from year to year.
Student Testimonials
Megan Perrin Johnson
Vice President of Human Resources
at STX Entertainment
David Holktamp
Human Resources Business Partner
at ISS / Guckenheimer
Madeleine Mestman
Founder, Executive Human Resources Consultant
at People Partners LLC
Christina Zigler
Director of People Operations
at LegalZoom, Inc
Interested in advancing your career in Human Resources?
Earn your Master of Legal Studies, the legal degree for HR professionals.
"The M.L.S. program is the perfect opportunity for me to learn how to communicate more effectively with these legal counterparts and, as a result, expand my role."
- M.L.S. Student Miranda Wilcox
"I have always been fascinated with the law but it didn't make sense for me to obtain a J.D. as I knew I wouldn't be a practicing attorney."
- M.L.S. Student Jennifer Alcaide
Hear from our current HR students in the program!
Success in any organization increasingly requires a sophisticated understanding of law and the legal system. A Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) from the nation’s #1 ranked public university will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel and lead.
The Employment & Human Resources specialization is for Human Resources professionals looking to gain an edge in a field where the language of the workplace is the law. UCLA School of Law is extremely strong in employment law, and is a natural fit to advance the career of everyone looking to study in this specialization. With over 300,000 businesses in Los Angeles, there is no shortage of opportunities for advancement in this field.
Sample curriculum for an M.L.S. student specializing in Employment & Human Resources Law (over 200 courses to choose from!)
- Employment Law
- Employment Discrimination
- Disability Law
- Privacy, Data and Technology
- Executive Compensation
This list is offered as an example. The exact list of courses that will satisfy each specialization will vary from year to year.
Student Testimonials
Megan Perrin Johnson
Vice President of Human Resources
at STX Entertainment
David Holktamp
Human Resources Business Partner
at ISS / Guckenheimer
Madeleine Mestman
Founder, Executive Human Resources Consultant
at People Partners LLC
Christina Zigler
Director of People Operations
at LegalZoom, Inc
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