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Pepperdine | Caruso School of Law

JD Certificate Programs

The Pepperdine Caruso School of Law offers several certificate programs that can be taken alongside a Juris Doctor degree. These certificates programs supplement the traditional law school curriculum to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in their chosen careers.

JD Certificate Options

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Straus Institute

Our nationally ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution offers specialized certificate programs for degree candidates in the fields of law, business, and psychology. Full- and part-time programs offer a unique opportunity to sharpen mediation and peace-making skills alongside the pursuit of a graduate degree, or as a stand-alone program.

Certificates for JD Candidates at Straus Institute

  • JD/Certificate in Dispute Resolution

Certificates for MBA Candidates at Straus Institute

  • Full-Time MBA/Certificate in Dispute Resolution
  • Fully Employed MBA/Certificate in Dispute Resolution

Certificates for Other Professionals at Straus Institute

  • Certificate in Dispute Resolution
  • Masters of Science in Management and Leadership (MSML) / Certificate in Dispute Resolution
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - Marriage and Family Therapy Program (MFT) / Certificate in Dispute Resolution
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EDOL) / Certificate in Dispute Resolution