Online Master of Legal Studies
Tailor Your MLS Degree
The online Master of Legal Studies program enables professionals to develop superior legal expertise and credentials to advance with confidence within their chosen field. Students analyze and interpret legal concepts to make more informed decisions at work and enhance their credibility with their partners, clients, constituents, and employers. Students can follow a more general course of study without a concentration, or declare a concentration in dispute resolution, human resources, or litigation.
Program Highlights
No GRE/LSAT Scores Required to Apply
Ranked Law School for Dispute Resolution1
Countries Represented in Our Alumni Network
1 Pepperdine University Graduate School Rankings. (Ranked in 2022). U.S. News and World Report. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
Concentrations
Dispute Resolution
Hone your legal skills in arbitration and conflict mediation.
Human Resources
Gain a solid understanding of the legal system and employment law.
Litigation
Build on your expertise with litigation-specific course work.
Why Pepperdine
No other place can match our distinctive Pepperdine community marked by excellence, Christian values, and rigorous legal training. Diverse in our background and faiths, we are united in our commitment to embolden you to reach higher than you ever thought possible.
Online Classes.
In-Person Residencies.
Flexible Course Schedules
Small Class Sizes
Global Alumni Network
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Reach out to us to learn more about Pepperdine's online MLS program. Fill out the Request Information form below to find out more about the program and upcoming information sessions.
Admission and Tuition
Application Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required for admission. Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, however, does not require GMAT, GRE, or LSAT scores.
Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered for admission:
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
Fill out the form to learn more about application requirements and upcoming deadlines.
Scholarships
100% of Applicants Are Considered for Scholarships
All applicants are also reviewed for partial scholarships at the time of application, without the need for any additional documentation.
Financial Aid
Financial aid options are available for those who qualify.
Distinguished Faculty
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law faculty are accomplished legal scholars and experts. All are committed to providing students with the resources they need to succeed in our online Master of Legal Studies program. Our faculty members empower their students with the legal expertise and ethical judgment they need to meet the complex challenges they may encounter in their professional roles.
Testimonials
"I feel like this degree has really helped me be more marketable because I am sometimes competing with JDs, but my strategic advantage is that I’ll have knowledge of the law but at a more flexible rate than a JD would need salary-wise."
— Mark Rapanut, Compliance leader in the cannabis industry
"I gravitated toward Pepperdine because of the full depth and breadth of law in general and not just a specific niche. I liked the idea of being expansive in my personal life as well as my professional life."
— Rachel Sile, Technology business management analyst for the U.S. Court System
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Complete the program in as few as 12 months and propel your law career forward in dispute resolution.
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