Online LL.M. in Dispute Resolution
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At a Glance
12-24 Month
Program
24 Units
Online
Priority App Deadline: Nov. 24
Transform Conflict Into Resolution
Deepen your expertise in conflict resolution through Pepperdine Caruso School of Law’s online Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution (LL.M.). Designed for attorneys seeking to expand their practice or specialize in dispute resolution, the program develops advanced skills in mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. Graduates are prepared to help clients, organizations, and communities navigate complex disputes toward effective resolutions.
This program is provided by the internationally recognized Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, which has led the nation in law-school-based conflict resolution for over a decade. It has been ranked among the nation’s best programs by U.S. News and World Report.
Program Highlights
#1 Ranked
for Dispute Resolution in the U.S. 16 times the last 22 years
JD Required
or First Professional Degree*
GRE/LSAT Scores
Not Required
Customize
your degree with electives
Elective Courses
Tailor your LL.M. program to align with your career goals through 14 units of elective coursework. Specialized topics include divorce and family mediation; environmental and public policy dispute resolution; and conflict and systems design for corporations and organizations.
In-Person Residencies
Join classmates and faculty for two weekend residencies on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus. These immersive experiences include hands-on activities and opportunities for professional networking with dispute resolution experts from around the world.
Students can substitute an international study tour in Geneva in place of one of the required on-campus weekend residencies.
Program Requirements
*Designed for trained attorneys, this LL.M. program requires applicants to hold a J.D. from an accredited law school. U.S. applicants must have an ABA-accredited JD degree. In exceptional cases, U.S. applicants with non-ABA-accredited law degrees may be considered. For international applicants, they must have completed the first degree of law required for law practice or law teaching in the country in which law studies were pursued.
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.
What Our Alumni Are Saying
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“On top of rankings and reputation, I really loved what the school stands for. I wanted a place where they value ethics and value the right way to do things.”
Karen WareMaster of Laws (LLM) in Dispute Resolution Online -
“I gravitated toward Pepperdine because of the full depth and breadth of law in general and not just a specific niche.”
Rachel SileMaster of Legal Studies (MLS) Online -
"My experience at Pepperdine has given me the confidence and skills to be an effective problem solver in my career.”
Grace FogliaOnline Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) -
"My time in the MDR program has been an adventure of growth: constant improvement, real challenges, and lessons that have shaped who I am today."
Elysèe KazadiOnline Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) and Study Tour Participant -
“With any educational experience, you get out of it what you put into it. I had the benefit of engaged professors, and I’m an engaged student, and you make those connections and those connections last.”
Ted GavinDual Degree in Master of Legal Studies (MLS) and Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) Online
