Pepperdine Caruso Law Ranked 46 in U.S. News and World Report Best Law School Rankings 2026
Pepperdine Caruso Law has been ranked 46 in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Law Schools rankings. The placement reflects a sustained period of extraordinary success in the law school's 57-year history.
Lori Kim (JD '06) Appointed Commissioner in Superior Court of California Orange County
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumna Lori Kim (JD ‘06) has been appointed Commissioner in the the Superior Court of California Orange County.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Graduates Celebrate Winter 2023 California Bar Swearing-In Ceremony
On Monday, December 11, the bi-annual tradition of the California Bar Swearing-in Ceremony was held in person at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.
Professor Trey Childress Presents "Empirical Research and International Arbitration" -- Fordham Law School
Professor Donald Earl "Trey" Childress presented "Empirical Research and International Arbitration" at the 18th Annual Fordham Conference on International Arbitration.
Professor Jacob Charles Cited in Firearms Cases in United States District Court Eastern District of Texas and United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Professor Jacob D. Charles is cited in two recent court opinions in the United States District Court Eastern District of Texas and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Alumna Cicely Danielle Simpson (JD '01) Appointed to Pepperdine University Board of Regents
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumna Cicely Danielle Simpson (JD '01) has been appointed to the Pepperdine University Board of Regents.
Professor Barry McDonald Presents "United States Supreme Court 2022-2023 Term Review" -- United States District Court of Puerto Rico
Professor Barry P. McDonald presented "United States Supreme Court 2022-2023 Term Review" for the United States District Court of Puerto Rico federal bar continuing legal education program.
Professor Jacob Charles Quoted in "New York's Ban on Guns in Parks and Other 'Sensitive' Sites Affirmed" -- New York Times
Professor Jacob D. Charles is quoted in the New York Times article, "New York's Ban on Guns in Parks and Other 'Sensitive' Sites Affirmed."
Ryan Gardner (JD ‘16) and Ryan Hiepler (JD ‘22) File Successful Temporary Restraining Order in Houston Religious Liberty Case
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumni Ryan Gardner (JD ‘16) and Ryan Hiepler (JD ‘22) filed a successful temporary restraining order in the religious liberty case Heimish of Houston v. The City of Houston.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Provides Pro Bono Legal Services to Maui Wildfire Survivors
Pepperdine Caruso Law and the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation are actively partnering on a pro bono legal services project for Native Hawaiians impacted by the Maui wildfire disaster.