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Choosing A JD Program Certificate

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Explore certificate options available within a JD program. Learn about popular legal fields and their career prospects.

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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.

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How to Get a Job as a Lawyer: Tips for Landing Your Dream Job

Pepperdine Law Associate Director of Career Development Alexis Joyce outlines the critical steps to landing your dream legal career.

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Ensuring Admission: How to Get Accepted Into Law School

Pepperdine Law Assistant Dean for Admissions, Shannon Phillips, outlines the fundamentals to building a strong law school resume.

Pepperdine Law graduates sworn into the California Bar

Deciding What Type of Law to Practice

When deciding what type of law to practice, Pepperdine Law provides resources in the form of mentorships, professional associations, and externships that will help you on the path to a legal field you may not even know existed.

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Five Things You Need to Know to Become a Sports Agent or Sports Attorney

Choosing the right education, building relationships, and networking with potential clients are key factors in becoming a sports agent or sports lawyer.