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A Flexible Path to a Greater Purpose

At Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, online learning is about more than convenience. It is an opportunity to pursue academic excellence while remaining grounded in the commitments, relationships, and calling that shape your life. Our online programs empower you to advance your education, grow as a leader, and prepare to make a meaningful impact wherever your purpose leads.

Why Choose Pepperdine Law for Your Online Grad Degree

Here are just a few of the reasons students pursue their greater purpose through our flexible online programs:

Committed to Your Success

Join a close-knit community with the tools and resources you need to succeed from application through graduation. Whether you need help navigating financial aid, support while you learn, or a plan for what’s next, we’re committed to helping you reach your educational and professional goals.

Synchronous Instruction

Online courses are taught in a synchronous format with weekly live Zoom sessions. Courses are designed to facilitate connections with your faculty and peers and provide you with a greater personalized educational experience.

Unique Learning Opportunities

You’ll participate in two immersive weekend residencies on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, providing opportunities for hands-on learning and meaningful collaboration.

 

As an alternative to one of the residency programs in Malibu, you can choose from three study tour opportunities in Geneva, London, and Washington D.C. to learn about law practices and dispute resolution from global perspectives.

Benefits of Online Learning

All our online programs are designed to help you unlock new opportunities while balancing the responsibilities of work, family, and service. Each program delivers learning that keeps you engaged while building real-world knowledge and skills in the field of law.

The Pepperdine Advantage

As part of Pepperdine University, Caruso School of Law aspires to be a preeminent global Christian law school that leads with the highest standards of ethics and morality. We build on our core values with a student-centered approach that makes your education possible and your professional goals achievable. Students choose Pepperdine for many reasons, including:

A Leader in Dispute Resolution Education

Join the globally recognized Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report 16 of the past 22 years and trusted by more graduate students pursuing dispute resolution than any other program in the nation. 

Flexibility Without Compromise

Designed for busy professionals, our online programs combine flexible course schedules with weekly live instruction to keep you engaged and on track.

Faculty Who Know Your Name

Experience a personalized, open-door culture with committed faculty practitioners who teach on-campus and online programs.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Enhance your legal education through in-person residencies on campus in Malibu and optional week-long study tours in Geneva, London, and Washington, D.C.

Take the Next Step in Your Legal Education

Pepperdine is ready to welcome you into our close-knit community and prepare you for an impactful career that changes the world. Explore the program that speaks to your greater purpose today. Request Information