Management for the Legal Profession (MLP-HSG)

MLP-HSG Programme Participants

The Management for the Legal Profession (MLP-HSG) programme is aimed at lawyers working in companies, public administration or law firms.

Participants come from a wide range of sectors and industries, and work for companies of varying sizes. The participant profile is set out below.

Professional Functions

	28%	Legal Counsel
	18%	Member of the Executive Board
	26%	Team Leader/Head (Legal Department)
	12%	Department Manager
	4%	Staff position
	6%	Senior Legal Counsel
	3%	Head/General Counsel (Legal Department)

Company Size

	large company over 250 employees
	medium-sized company 51-249 employees
	small company up to 50 employees

Gender

60%

male

40%

female

Gender

60%

male

40%

female

Age

	54%	30-39
	36%	40-49
	10%	over 50

Country of origin

	86%	Switzerland
	10%	Germany
	0%	Austria
	4%	Other

Industry

	26%	banking, finance and insurance
	10%	public administration
	36%	legal
	4%	manufacturing industry
	2%	construction, Real Estate
	2%	chemistry
	6%	trade, service and food
	2%	automotive, mechanical engineering, electronics
	2%	consulting, auditing
	2%	energy industry
	2%	healthcare
	2%	IT, telecom, software

Up-to-date Management Knowhow for Lawyers

The business expertise and information required by legal departments and law firms take centre stage on the Management for the Legal Profession (MLP-HSG) programme. The aim is to prepare lawyers fully for taking on management responsibilities in companies. On completion of the MLP-HSG, participants will have acquired broad-ranging management knowhow, understand the market requirements of their customers and be in a position to adapt expertly their strategy.

This executive education is intended exclusively for lawyers.

Your Benefits

Tailored to the needs of lawyers
First-rate lecturers from industry
Flexibility through the programme’s modular structure
Counts towards the Executive MBA HSG postgraduate programme
University of St.Gallen (HSG) degree qualification

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Info Events

Date	Time	Location	Programme
05.11.2025	11.30–12.30 pm	online	ONLINE Information event: Management for the Legal Profession (MLP-HSG)	online	Register
03.12.2025	11.30–12.30 pm	online	ONLINE Information event: Management for the Legal Profession (MLP-HSG)	online	Register
13.01.2026	11.30–12.30 pm	online	ONLINE Information event: Management for the Legal Profession (MLP-HSG)	online	Register
03.02.2026	11.30–12.30 pm	online	ONLINE Information event: Management for the Legal Profession (MLP-HSG)	online	Register
03.03.2026	11.30–12.30 pm	online	ONLINE Information event: Management for the Legal Profession (MLP-HSG)	online	Register

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