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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Learning Launchpads for HLS Employees
Not sure where to start? Check out these guides around learning and development resources for HLS employees
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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
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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.
“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
Manager ARC and Universal Manager Training
Managers at all levels play a critical role in creating and upholding a positive workplace environment at Harvard and key contributors to employee engagement as well.
The University offers specific trainings tailored to the manager experience. In both self-paced and cohorted formats, managers are provided with necessary resources and information and given the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Harvard.
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Manager ARC
Manager ARC is a self-paced online curriculum designed to give Harvard managers a clear, consistent foundation in key policies, responsibilities, and resources.
The program prepares managers for common workplace situations and decisions by covering employment laws and Harvard policies; leave and accommodations; wellbeing and workplace safety; hiring and compensation; performance and development; and resources to support them and their teams.
The curriculum is flexible and can be completed over time. Most modules are brief, with approximately 3–4 hours of total content.
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Universal Manager Training
Universal Manager Training (UMT) will train managers on the essential knowledge and skills needed to serve in their role as managers at Harvard.
Topics of focus include:
-Compliance with employment laws like FMLA and Title IX
-Harvard employment policies like medical leaves and reasonable accommodations
-Skills and knowledge related to creating an environment that is safe, productive and inclusive
-Key interpersonal skills needed to manage people well (such as providing feedback, effective delegation and coaching)