Harvard Law School encourages staff to develop and refresh job-related skills and explore professional development opportunities. Your Human Resources Business Partner is available both to meet with individuals about their personal training and professional development issues, and to work with departments or offices to develop customized training programs.
Below is an overview of workplace training, professional and career development, and lifelong learning. HLS Human Resources, like the University, is committed to helping staff realize personal and career goals.
Learning Opportunities at HLS
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Learn about Zero-L
An online course designed to give HLS students a basic introduction to key features of the US legal system and the vocabulary of law school open to all HLS staff.
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Emerging Leaders
A staff led program that connects, educates, and empowers HLS staff to grow as effective leaders through one-on-one mentoring, educational sessions, and community services
“Emerging Leaders gave me the support network that I didn’t know I needed. My cohort encouraged me through my career transitions and offered me fresh insights into professional development.”
Andrea McMahan
Community Learning Events
As part of the many events open to HLS staff, you have the opportunity to interact with HLS faculty about their latest research in Topics@Ten or Two and our Mock Class.
Professional Development at Harvard University
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Center for Workplace Development
The primary university resource for job training and professional development
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Harvard Training Portal
The hub for university-wide compliance and professional development training. (HarvardKey Login Required)
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LinkedIn Learning
Access to over 15,000 on-demand courses on computer software, business skills, and creative skills from industry experts
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Tuition Assistance Program
Take Harvard courses for a modest fee or be reimbursed for non-Harvard courses which are job-related or part of a undergraduate degree program