Online Master of Legal Studies
What an MLS Degree Can Do For You
The online Master of Legal Studies program builds legal skills for professionals working (or aspiring to work!) in law-related fields. Whether you are a paralegal, a corporate or non-profit professional, a teacher, or an entrepreneur, this curriculum is designed to help you develop expertise to make informed decisions at work and enhance your credibility with your partners, clients, constituents, and employers. Pepperdine Caruso School of Law wants to help you advance with confidence in your field, or open doors to a new one. In our program, you will gain a general understanding of the U.S legal system and an overview of major concepts across a number of core disciplines. Students also have the option of concentrating their studies 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
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law has experienced remarkable growth and distinction among American law schools, marked by rising national recognition and a strong commitment to excellence. As part of a Christ-centered university, we combine rigorous legal training with enduring values that shape both professional preparation and personal formation.
Our community reflects a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, united by a shared
commitment to academic rigor, character, and purpose. Here, students are challenged
and supported to grow beyond what they thought possible and to pursue lives of meaning,
leadership, and service.
Online Classes.
In-Person Residencies.
Flexible Course Schedules
Small Class Sizes
Global Alumni Network
Complete the program in as few as 12 months and propel your law career forward in dispute resolution. Request more information to get started.
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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