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Skip to main content Menu Apply Admissions Application Requirements Which Degree Program Is Right for You? Tuition and Financial Aid Financial Aid FAQs Satisfactory Academic Progress Financial Aid Code of Conduct Upcoming Events Master of Legal Studies Curriculum Sample Schedules Career Paths with an MLS MBA vs. MLS JD vs. MLS MPA vs. MLS Student Profiles Master of Dispute Resolution Curriculum Sample Schedule MDR/MLS Dual Degree Arbitration vs. Mediation Master of Laws Curriculum Sample Schedule What is an LLM? 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Pepperdine Caruso School of Law is known for providing a superior legal education within a community that values diversity, integrity, and service. We offer two online master’s programs for professionals looking to set themselves apart: a Master of Dispute Resolution and a Master of Legal Studies with an optional concentration in dispute resolution. All dispute resolution courses are offered through Pepperdine Law's Straus Institute, which is top-ranked for dispute resolution in the U.S. News & World Report 2020 law school rankings. Our programs teach students critical legal skills, negotiation strategies, and conflict resolution tactics to help them advance in their roles. Top-Ranked for Dispute Resolution Program Options Master of Legal Studies This program, designed for nonlawyers who need a solid foundation in law, helps students better execute their law-related responsibilities and become more influential at work. Explore the online Master of Legal Studies. Explore the online Master of Legal Studies. Master of Dispute Resolution This program prepares students across industries to become more effective leaders by learning to negotiate complex transactions and resolve conflicts in the workplace. Explore the online Master Dispute Resolution. Explore the online Master Dispute Resolution. Dual Degree in Master of Legal Studies and Master of Dispute Resolution After students earn their Master of Legal Studies (MLS) or Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR), they have the opportunity to pursue a dual degree in MLS and MDR by taking an additional 18–22 units. Degrees can be completed in either order, and will be earned and awarded separately. Explore the dual degree program. LLM in Dispute Resolution This program is designed for lawyers around the globe who want to set themselves apart in a competitive field and be a driving force in solving the most pressing conflicts of today. Explore the online LLM in Dispute Resolution. Explore the online LLM in Dispute Resolution. Dual Degree in Master of Legal Studies and Master of Dispute Resolution After students earn their Master of Legal Studies (MLS) or Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR), they have the opportunity to pursue a dual degree in MLS and MDR by taking an additional 18–22 units. Degrees can be completed in either order, and will be earned and awarded separately. Explore the dual degree program. Which Degree Is Right for You? Pepperdine Caruso School of Law’s online Master...