Dispute Resolution Law Program

Established in 1986, the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution is the premier program in dispute resolution. Ranked #1 for 11 of the last 12 years, the program is consistently ranked as the leading Dispute Resolution program in the nation and is recognized by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, California Dispute Resolution Council, American College of Civil Trial Mediators, International Academy of Mediators, American Bar Association, and the Association for Conflict Resolution. The Straus Institute offers an unparalleled experience in dispute resolution education. Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University

Dispute Resolution prepares students to become effective negotiators, peacemakers, and problem solvers. Ninety-five percent of today's cases never make it to trial and are settled outside of the courtroom. These acquired skills can assist in resolving disputes peacefully, while keeping relationships intact.

Pepperdine Caruso Law Professors with Dispute Resolution Expertise

Thomas J. Stipanowich; Peter Robinson; Stephanie Bell; Jack Coe; Maureen Weston; Richard Peterson; Robert Cochran; Michael Helfand; and Anthony Miller
Straus Institute Faculty

Dispute Resolution Degrees

Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Master of Dispute Resolution
LLM in Dispute Resolution
Various Joint Program Offerings include:
- Seaver College Undergraduate Certificate in Conflict Management
- JD/Certificate in Dispute Resolution
- JD/Masters in Dispute Resolution
- MBA Concentration/Certificate in Dispute Resolution
- MPP/Masters in Dispute Resolution
- EDOL/Certificate in Dispute Resolution
- MFT/Certificate in Dispute Resolution
- MSML/Certificate in Dispute Resolution

Relevant Course Offerings

There are over 52 dispute resolution courses available, some include:

Negotiation Theory and Practice
Mediation Theory and Practice
Arbitration Practice and Advocacy
International Commercial Arbitration
Communication and Conflict
Psychology of Conflict
Cross Cultural Conflict and Dispute Resolution
Divorce and Family Mediation
Dispute Resolution and Religion

Dispute Resolution in Education
Environmental and Public Policy Dispute Resolution
Faith-Based Diplomacy and International Peacemaking
International Investment Disputes
Apology Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Restorative Justice; Employment Disputes
Entertainment Disputes
International Litigation

Organizations:

Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

Entertainment, Media and Sports Dispute Resolution Project (EMS)

Dispute Resolution Law Journal

Dispute Resolution Society