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Next Step Reach Higher Than You Ever Thought Possible Pepperdine Caruso Law is the rare law school with both academic excellence and faith embedded in our DNA. Our online law graduate programs are an extension of our distinct legal community—one diverse in background and faiths, and united in our commitment to empower you to reach higher than you ever thought possible. Whether you are a professional looking to gain more understanding of the law or a lawyer ready to focus your career in dispute resolution, we invite you to explore our research-backed, student-first approach to online legal education. Visit our Online Graduate Programs homepage to learn about the online experience at Pepperdine. Pepperdine Caruso Law by the Numbers #1 Ideologically Diverse Faculty 1 #1 Dispute Resolution 2 #14 Practical Training 3 Find Your Program We offer a breadth of degree programs and specialized areas of interest. Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Develop legal expertise and credentials to execute law-related work. This program is designed for professionals who could benefit from a deeper understanding of the law. A bachelor’s degree is required to apply. Explore the Master of Legal Studies program. Online Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) Learn the root causes of conflict and get practical training in mediation, negotiation, and arbitration. This program is designed for professionals who want to become mediators or help settle disputes but don’t want to become lawyers. A bachelor’s degree is required to apply. Explore the Master of Dispute Resolution program. Online Master of Laws (LLM) in Dispute Resolution Take your law career further with a specialization in dispute resolution. This program is designed for lawyers who want to solve the most pressing conflicts of today. A JD degree or first degree in law is required to apply. Explore the Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution program. Online Dual Degree in MDR and MLS Our dual degree offering is designed for professionals who want to gain a solid foundation of the law and become more effective negotiators and arbitrators. Students can pursue a dual degree in Master of Legal Studies and Master of Dispute Resolution in just 50 units, instead of the usual 64. Explore the dual degree offering. Nationally Recognized Faculty Learn from distinguished lawyers and scholars who make themselves accessible both in and outside of the online classroom. Beyond being published scholars and legal experts, our faculty members are also mentors who will position you for personal and professional success. Visit the Pepperdine Caruso Law Meet Our Faculty page. What Students Are Saying I feel like I’m a part of the university as if I were attending classes on campus.” Denis McDaniel, Director of Sales and MLS Student I chose this online program because Pepperdine has an astonishing reputation and is also ranked as one of the best schools in regard to dispute resolution.” Kris Patel, Legal Assistant and MLS Student See our student profiles. Prepare for What’s Next At Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, we work closely with our current students and alumni as they pursue meaningful career outcomes. Students have access to a number of career resources, including: • One-on-one advising with an executive coach • Student and alumni job boards • LinkedIn Premium Career 15-month membership • The PeppConnect online alumni community • Virtual and in-person networking events On-Campus Programs Pepperdine Caruso Law offers traditional juris doctor (JD), master of laws (LLM), master of dispute resolution (MDR), and professional training programs on campus in Malibu, California. Visit our on-campus site to learn more and apply to on-campus programs . Note that on-campus and online law program applications are separate. Access the online law programs application here . Celebrating 50 Years of Legal Excellence For the last 50 years, Pepperdine has combined faith and excellence in a way no other school has accomplished. That is why we do more than prepare students with the legal expertise they need to advance professionally—we equip them to lead and empower them to serve in the rapidly changing legal landscape they enter. If you are looking for an elite law school that will invest in you academically, personally, and professionally—one that will know you and your passions and help you realize your dreams for a purposeful and rewarding career— there is simply no place like Pepperdine.” Dean Paul L. Caron We look forward to the next 50 years of legal education the Pepperdine way: with purpose, service, and leadership. Join us—we’re just getting started. Request More Information Complete this brief form to download a brochure and receive more information from our admissions team. Next Step Access Your Application Now is the time. Advance your career with Pepperdine. Take the next step today. Apply Now 1 Adam Bonica (Stanford), Adam Chilton (Chicago), Kyle Rozema (Northwestern) & Maya Sen (Harvard), The Legal Academy’s Ideological Uniformity, 47 J. Legal Stud. 1 (2018) arrow_upward Return to footnote reference 2 Best Dispute Resolution Programs (2023) U.S. News and World Report. Ranked in 2022. arrow_upward Return to footnote reference 3 PreLaw Magazine , 2020 ranking of law school practical training programs arrow_upward Return to footnote reference REQUEST INFO close Close Modal Request More Information Next Step Law Psychology Blog Contact Us 2U, Our Program Partner Legal Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Your Privacy Choices Terms of Use COVID-19 Resources Sitemap © 2024 Pepperdine University close Close Modal Request More Information Next...