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Pepperdine Caruso Law Transitions to Online Learning

COVID-19 has substantially altered the education landscape, and what our community is currently experiencing is unprecedented. As an institution committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, the Caruso School of Law, together with Pepperdine University, is prepared to provide you with the utmost support in this time of change and uncertainty.

At Pepperdine Caruso Law, our students, faculty, and staff may be finding themselves in need of a variety of resources. We want to first encourage you to visit the University's COVID-19 website, which contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions, the latest updates from the University, and details about the University's response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation: pepperdine.edu/coronavirus.

For Caruso Law-specific planning and preparedness information, click here. You will find a comprehensive FAQ related to remote instruction, technology information, campus resources, and up-to-date event postponements and cancellations.

Even in trying times, there's good news to share. US News and World Report has ranked Pepperdine Caruso Law #47 on its recently released annual list of "Best Law Schools," our highest ranking in the school's history. You should all feel a sense of pride in the role you've played in this monumental achievement.

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Additional updates and opportunities:

New Library Hours

The Harnish Law Library will remain open with a reduced schedule. The new hours are Monday– Friday 8AM to 5PM and closed Saturday and Sunday.
For questions or virtual access, please call 310.506.4643 or visit the library website at law.pepperdine.edu/library/

Clinical Education Programs

Experiential Learning Orientation on March 24th or March 25th at 12:30pm: Professor Jeff Baker will provide information about how to fulfill your Experiential Learning Requirement through the Clinical Education Program which includes information on the many Clinics, Practicums, and Externships.

Summer Courses

Summer 2020 Course Registration is open for all students.

Public Interest Fellowships

Applications for Summer 2020 Public Interest Fellowships are due April 3rd! Please submit the application via the google form.

Stuck inside? Enter a writing competition!

Check out these scholarship and writing competitionopportunities.

Since we are all practicing healthy social distancing, be sure to check in on your classmates using the individual class Facebook pages. You will find peer-to-peer updates including housing opportunities, scholarship competitions, and other school related news.

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