LL.M. in Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy
Elevate Your HR Expertise and Drive Meaningful Change with Albany Law’s Online LL.M. Degree
Ready to step into the strategic heart of your organization? As an HR professional with a legal background, you have the potential to shape a thriving work culture and drive impactful change. Albany Law’s online LL.M. degree in human resources equips you with the cutting-edge legal, strategic, and operational skills to excel in today’s dynamic and increasingly complex organizational landscape.
This focused, online Master of Laws curriculum, tailored for lawyers like you, is your launchpad to become a transformative HR leader. Whether you’re an in-house counsel seeking broader influence, a seasoned professional aiming for leadership roles, or an attorney pursuing a new path, our LL.M. degree will empower you to reach your full potential and shape a bright future for your organization, your career, and the workforce.
Why Albany Law’s Master of Laws Program?
Take your strong legal foundation to the next level and transform into a strategic HR leader with Albany Law’s online LL.M. degree:
- Sharpen Your Legal Edge: Deepen your legal understanding beyond employment law basics. Master complex regulations, develop strategic HR policies, and confidently navigate compliance measures.
- Build a Powerful Network: Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of peers and connect with renowned faculty—seasoned practitioners who bring real-world expertise to the classroom.
- Prestigious Credential, Flexible Format: Earn an LL.M. degree from the nation’s oldest independent law school, recognized for its excellence in legal education. Complete the program online, at your own pace, and achieve your goals in just 24 credits.
“It’s fantastic to connect with people who have such expertise. It is a great experience for the other students. When you have a class of practicing attorneys and other professionals—some who have been out in the business world for 20, 30 years—it’s a whole different ballgame. Every student is a teacher and it creates a very valuable network.”
Isaac Mamaysky
Potomac Law Group
Professor, Albany Law School
An online LL.M. degree from Albany Law unlocks a world of diverse and impactful career paths across industries. You’ll have the power to shape the future of organizations in a variety of sectors, including tech, healthcare, and finance. Foster innovation, build a thriving culture, navigate complex labor relations, ensure workplace fairness, and drive talent development.
Designed by experienced attorneys, our Master of Laws program will prepare you for practice. With practical assignment and case studies that mirror real-world scenarios, you’ll graduate with the confidence and skills to master complex legal intricacies, develop impactful HR strategies, and foster thriving work environments.
Our online LL.M. degree empowers you to excel in a wide range of leadership roles, including:
- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Director of Human Resources
- Compensation & Benefits Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Head of Talent Acquisition
- Director of Training and Development
Albany Law’s online LL.M. degree isn’t just about gaining expertise—it’s about propelling you to the heart of strategic HR leadership. Our online curriculum, carefully crafted by active practitioners at the industry forefront, empowers you to navigate the complex legal and strategic landscape of modern human resources.
Sharpen your legal edge and hone your leadership skills through a 24-credit hour online curriculum that includes courses in:
- Employment Law
- Labor Law & Human Resources: An Introduction to Labor-Management Relations
- Workforce Recruitment, Retention, and Development
- Global Human Resources and the Law
- Workplace Ethics and Compliance
- Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
- Privacy and Technology in the Workplace
- Strategic and Financial Planning and Assessment in HR
- Human Capital Analytics and Workforce Planning
- HR Negotiations
Ready to transcend legal expertise and become a visionary HR leader? Albany Law’s online LL.M. degree in human resources empowers you to do just that. This program, meticulously crafted for lawyers like you, ignites your journey to the heart of strategic HR leadership.
Experience-first curriculum, lawyer focused
Dive into advanced employment law, global HR regulations, and strategic compliance measures through dynamic case studies and simulations mirroring real-world challenges.
Learn from industry-leading faculty
Gain invaluable knowledge and practical insights from renowned faculty —seasoned professionals holding pivotal positions in top companies. They bring unparalleled expertise and real-world perspectives directly to the classroom, ensuring your learning is cutting-edge and relevant to your aspirations.
Learn on your terms
Earn your LL.M. degree while continuing your career. Our robust online platform offers engaging lectures, rich learning materials, and collaborative discussions accessible around the clock, empowering you to learn and grow at your own pace.
Even though you’re completing your online LL.M. degree from virtually anywhere, it doesn’t mean that you can’t get involved during your studies. At Albany Law, we offer student clubs and organizations, including the Labor and Employment Law Society, that offer both on-campus and online opportunities for connecting and networking with other Albany Law School students.
Discover a Future in Human Resources at Albany Law
Albany Law equips you with legal expertise, strategic leadership, and a powerful network—no career detour required. Experience-first curriculum and industry-leading faculty empower you to excel from day one. Join us and unlock your full potential as an HR leader. Your future starts now.
