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Master's in Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine: A Path to Conflict Resolution

Discover Pepperdine Caruso School of Law's Master of Dispute Resolution program. Equip yourself with skills in conflict resolution theory and practice. Apply now!

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What Can You Do with a Master's in Legal Studies Degree?

Discover a variety of career options you can pursue (including average salaries for each) after getting your master’s in Legal Studies at Pepperdine.edu now.

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How Much Does a Juris Doctor Make?

Interested in pursuing a juris doctor degree? Learn how much you can expect to make in a variety of JD jobs at Pepperdine.edu now.

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What is a JD?

Learn everything you need to know about getting a Juris Doctor degree. Find out what a JD is, how to apply, and your potential career opportunities.

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What Careers Can You Get with a Law Degree?

Wondering what you can do after getting your law degree? Take a look at our full list of law degree jobs, careers, and opportunities at law.pepperdine.edu now.

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What's the Difference Between an LLM and JD Degree?

The differences between a JD and LLM degree are often not clearly understood. Learn for yourself what makes them different at Pepperdine Law!

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How Long Does it Take to Get a Law Degree?

The time it takes to get a law degree differs from school to school, but generally students can expect seven years of studies. Learn more.

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Straus Joins California Law Schools for LLM Interview Program

The UCLA LLM Interview Program is a recruitment venue for employers who are interested in enlisting international legal talents and for internationally trained lawyers who are currently enrolled in an LLM program at a participating law school.

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James A. Gash Named the Eighth President and CEO of Pepperdine University.

James A. Gash, associate dean for strategic planning and external relations and professor of law at the Pepperdine School of Law, has been named the eighth president and CEO of Pepperdine University.

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Is an Online Master of Legal Studies Degree for Me?

Whether to improve their current job performance, move into a different field, or to enhance their knowledge of US law and important legal concepts, more and more students are turning to online education. Graduate Kinga Nagorny shares her experience in the Pepperdine Law Online Master of Legal Studies program.