Academic Programs for Foreign-Educated Lawyers* LLM in Dispute Resolution LLM in Entertainment, Media, and Sports
LLM in International Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution LLM in US Law
Partial and fulltuition scholarships PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
LLM in International Commercial Arbitration
LLM in US Law and Dispute Resolution
Available to FDI and Vis Moot participants.
LLM in International Commercial Law and Arbitration
Master of Dispute Resolution
All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based partial scholarships.
Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Students in our programs are exposed to the most recent developments in each field through reputable professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom environment. Students also have the opportunity to apply what they learn in real-life scenarios through Mediation Clinic practice and externships. * All of our LLM programs may be tailored to help students qualify to take the California and/or New York Bar Examination.
FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS Sponsored by JAMS, full-tuition scholarship consideration requires a completed application and additional essay by early March.
Additional Opportunities for foreign-educated lawyers and professionals MASTER OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION (MDR)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM
32-unit program for students with a bachelor’s degree but without a legal background.
US LAW AND LEGAL WRITING SEMINAR 4-week program designed to provide an overview of US Law while strengthening legal research and writing skills.
3-day workshop program for practicing professionals to gain specific expertise in the dispute resolution process. Choose from 12 courses including basic, advanced, and specialized courses.
WOMEN’S NEGOTIATION ACADEMY
MEDIATING THE LITIGATED CASE 6-day program in negotiation and mediation skills for experienced litigators, in-house counsel, and other practitioners.
2-day program with a concentration on the most recent research on gender issues in negotiation.
Pepperdine Law offers world-renowned scholars, an open and friendly environment, helpful and capable staff, and a view that puts resorts to shame. Looking back at my time there, I feel fortunate for the experiences I had and friends I made. I would not have the job I have today but for my time at Pepperdine.
- MARCIO VASCONCELLOS, LLM
International Student Support
Safety and Empowerment
The Straus Institute also offers short programs that enable international professionals to become acquainted with the US legal system and prepare for their LLM studies by increasing proficiency in the English language, learning negotiation and mediation skills, or deepening knowledge in their field of interest.
All students at Pepperdine experience a safe and empowering environment based on our mission for purpose, service, and leadership. The diversity among our school’s students, coupled with Malibu’s stunning oceanside campus, provides a unique and everlasting experience.
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Pepperdine University School of Law
24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 310.506.4655
dracademics@pepperdine.edu law.pepperdine.edu/straus LS1804800