Clinics

Quattrone Wrongful Convictions Appellate Clinic

The Quattrone Wrongful Convictions Appellate Clinic empowers Pepperdine Caruso Law students to fight for justice by advocating on behalf of the wrongfully convicted. Working alongside leading attorneys, students draft amicus briefs, support post-conviction appeals, and advance strategic litigation that can change lives. The clinic also leads public education efforts, including an annual Wrongful Conviction Day conference featuring national experts and honoring extraordinary commitment to justice. Through this work, students gain unparalleled appellate experience while helping to secure freedom for the innocent and prevent future injustices.

Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation Religious Liberty Clinic

The Religious Liberty Clinic at Pepperdine Caruso Law provides high-quality legal services to clients in religious liberty litigation. Students will work in pairs under close supervision by Caruso Law faculty and attorneys at Jones Day to gain practical experience with amicus briefs, appeals, and advocacy to advance religious liberty. The clinic will allow students to explore enduring questions relating to how civil governments treat the religious beliefs, expressions, and institutions of their citizens and residents.