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src="/degrees-programs/images/207114_dsc_8481.jpg" alt="students in atrium on stairs" width="740" height="370"></p> </div> <div class="third"> <h1>Pepperdine Caruso Law Degrees and Programs</h1> <p class="large">Pepperdine Caruso Law provides a superior legal education with an emphasis on societal responsibility. In addition to our degree programs, we offer experiential learning, mentorship, and continuing education to prepare practitioners to bring their best to their work and to the world.</p> </div> </div> <h2 class="headingunderline"><a id="jd" class="linkarrow" href="/degrees-programs/juris-doctor/">Juris Doctor Degrees</a></h2> <div class="grid_3col section-3-col"> <div class="grid_third"> <p class="imgdefaultbdr"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/207077_dsc_8297-2.jpg" alt="Professor Bernie James teaching class" width="360" height="240"></p> </div> <div class="grid_third"> <p>The Pepperdine Juris Doctor (JD) is more than a degree program. It encompasses professional development, specialized areas of interest, and co-curricular learning opportunities that combine to shape a "practice ready" graduate.</p> <p>With individual needs and goals in mind, we also offer an extended option in addition to our traditional JD program.</p> </div> <div class="grid_third"> <ul class="link-bullets"> <li><a href="/degrees-programs/juris-doctor/">Traditional JD</a></li> <li><a href="/degrees-programs/juris-doctor/extended-option/">Extended Option</a></li> <li><a href="/degrees-programs/juris-doctor/certificates.htm">JD Certificates</a></li> <li><a href="/degrees-programs/joint-degrees/">Joint Degree Options</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="section-row grid_3col"> <div class="third"> <figure class="captionslideup imgdefault"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/207295_141a8370.jpg" alt="a male students speaks with a female professor next to a palm tree" width="360" height="240"><figcaption> <div class="heading h3"><a class="linkarrow" href="/experiential-learning/">Experiential Learning</a></div> <div class="hovercaption"> <p><em>National Jurist</em> ranks Pepperdine Caruso Law among the best in the nation for Experiential Learning. These hands-on learning opportunities for JD candidates include clinical work and externships locally as well as externship opportunities in Washington DC, London, and elsewhere.</p> </div> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="third"> <figure class="captionslideup imgdefault"><img src="/experiential-learning/global-programs/images/london/140027_4879807588_2dfb979c44_o.jpg" alt="a street in London with a red bus and Parliament in the background " width="360" height="240"><figcaption> <div class="heading h3"><a class="linkarrow" href="/experiential-learning/global-programs/">Global Programs</a></div> <div class="hovercaption"> <p>Students interested in an international experience will find diverse global opportunities available to Pepperdine law students, including the opportunity to study abroad in London, England, or Augsburg, Germany, as well as externships and service projects around the world.</p> </div> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="third"> <figure class="captionslideup imgdefault"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/220191_dsc_1228.jpg" alt="a female student in headphones working on a laptop at the School of Law" width="360" height="240"><figcaption> <div class="heading h3"><a href="/degrees-programs/areas-of-interest/">Areas of Interest</a></div> <div class="hovercaption"> <p>Already interested in a specific area of law? See what specialty areas Pepperdine offers.</p> <div class="heading h3"><a href="/institutes/">Institutes</a></div> <p>Explore a variety of contemporary legal and professional issues.</p> </div> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> <h2 class="headingunderline"><a id="joint" class="linkarrow" href="/degrees-programs/joint-degrees/">Joint Law Degrees</a></h2> <div class="section-row grid_3col"> <div class="third"> <p class="imgdefault"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/207265_141a8280.jpg" alt="students studying together in atrium" width="360" height="240"></p> </div> <div class="third"> <p>We offer six joint degrees in conjunction with Pepperdine University's top-ranked graduate schools and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the law school, ranked among the nation's best programs by <em>U.S. News & World Report</em> for over a decade.</p> </div> <div class="third"> <ul> <li><a href="/degrees-programs/joint-degrees/">Joint Degree Programs</a></li> <li><a href="/admissions/joint-degrees/">Joint Degree Admissions</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <p> </p> <h2 class="headingunderline">LLM Degree, MDR Degree, and Dispute Resolution Certificate</h2> <div class="section-row grid_3col"> <div class="third"> <p class="imgdefault"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/229004.jpg" alt="a man seen from behind walking towards the entrance of the School of Law" width="360" height="240"></p> </div> <div class="third"> <p>Students can pursue an LLM in Dispute Resolution, Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) or Certificate in Dispute Resolution as a stand-alone program or as a joint program with several of Pepperdine's graduate programs. Students can attend on a part-time or full-time basis with courses available in one week, two weekend and full semester formats. </p> </div> <div class="third"> <figure class="imgcaption imgdefault"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/degree-programs.jpg" alt="Professor stands at a podium for a Straus Institute event" width="360" height="240"><figcaption> <p><a class="linkarrow" href="/straus/">More about the Straus Institute</a></p> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="section-row grid_3col"> <div class="third"> <figure class="captionslideup imgdefault"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/217903_dsc_4987.jpg" alt="a line of graduates holding their diplomas at graduation" width="360" height="240"><figcaption> <div class="heading h3"><a href="/degrees-programs/master-of-laws/">Master of Laws (LLM)</a></div> <div class="hovercaption"> <p>Available to US and international students on a part-time or full-time basis. <a href="/degrees-programs/master-of-laws/">More about LLM Programs.</a></p> </div> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="third"> <figure class="captionslideup imgdefault"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/218923_dsc_2327.jpg" alt="two woman stand at a podium while one speaks at a Straus event" width="360" height="240"><figcaption> <div class="heading h3"><a href="/degrees-programs/master-of-dispute-resolution/">Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR)</a></div> <div class="hovercaption"> <p>Available to law and non-law candidates, joint or stand-alone, in <a href="/degrees-programs/master-of-dispute-resolution/">Malibu</a> or <a href="/degrees-programs/master-of-dispute-resolution/online/">online</a>.</p> </div> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="third"> <figure class="captionslideup imgdefault"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/212040_dsc_4936.jpg" alt="a man flipping through informational papers" width="360" height="240"><figcaption> <div class="heading h3"><a href="/degrees-programs/certificates/dispute-resolution/">Certificate in Dispute Resolution</a></div> <div class="hovercaption"> <p>A 14-unit program (12 units for Pepperdine JD students) for those with a bachelor's degree. <a href="/degrees-programs/certificates/dispute-resolution/">More about Certificates.</a></p> </div> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> <h2 id="grad" class="headingunderline">Graduate Law Programs</h2> <div class="grid_3col section-3-col"> <div class="grid_third"> <p class="imgdefaultbdr"><img src="/images/stock/207256_141a8258.jpg" alt="the atrium full of graduate students listening to a speaker" width="360" height="240"></p> </div> <div class="grid_third"> <p>Pepperdine Caruso Law graduate degrees benefit from the convenience of Los Angeles -- one of the world's hubs for entertainment, commerce, and law -- and a large alumni community in southern California, including in industries that can be challenging for outsiders to enter such as entertainment, media, and sports. Apply for an LLM (Master of Laws) or certificate in these areas, make connections through externships and networking, and become part of the unique Pepperdine success story.</p> </div> <div class="grid_third"> <ul class="link-bullets"> <li><a href="/degrees-programs/master-of-laws/llm-entertainment-media-sports/">LLM in Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law</a></li> <li><a href="/degrees-programs/master-of-laws/llm-united-states-law/">LLM in United States Law</a></li> <li><a href="/online-master-of-legal-studies/">Master of Legal Studies - Online Program (MLS)</a> </li> <li><a href="/degrees-programs/certificates/entertainment-media-sports/">Certificate in Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law</a></li> <li><em><a href="/degrees-programs/master-of-laws/">All LLM Programs</a></em></li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> <section class="contentflow"></section> <div class="section-row"> <div class="widget w-text full left "><h2 class="headingunderline">Programs for Law Professionals</h2> <div class="grid_3col section-3-col"><div class="grid_third"><p class="imgdefaultbdr"><img src="/degrees-programs/images/programs-law-professionals.jpg" alt="a man and a woman shaking hands at a Straus Institute event at the School of Law" width="360" height="240"/></p></div><div class="grid_third"> <p>Pepperdine Caruso Law offers training for practicing professionals. 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