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.
Professor Tom Stipanowich Cited in Supreme Court Case Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties
Professor Thomas J. Stipanowich is cited in the Supreme Court case Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties.
Professor Victoria Schwartz Quoted in "Why House of David Director Thinks AI Can Save Hollywood Jobs" -- Los Angeles Times
Professor Victoria Schwartz is quoted in the Los Angeles Times article, "Why House of David Director Thinks AI Can Save Hollywood Jobs."
Pepperdine Caruso Law Clinical Education Program Hosts Inaugural End of Year Celebration
The celebration brought together students and professors from all ten of the law school's legal clinics.
Billy Melcher Featured in "Malibu Advocate Takes Reckless Driving Fight to Sacramento" -- Malibu Times
Pepperdine Caruso Law rising third-year student Billy Melcher is featured in the Malibu Times article, "Malibu Advocate Takes Reckless Driving Fight to Sacramento."
A Reflection on the Academic Year from Dean Paul Caron
With the end of finals today, I have been reflecting on what a special academic year 2025-26 has been and what a wonderful journey we have been on together since I began serving in my role on June 1, 2017.
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Online Master’s Program Holds London Study Tour 2026
Fourteen students from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution's Online Master’s Program met in London for a week-long study tour across the city.
Professor Michael Helfand Presents "Emerging Issues at the Interface of Religion and State" -- University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Professor Michael A. Helfand presented "Emerging Issues at the Interface of Religion and State" at the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law's Gruss Workshop.
Professor Stephanie Blondell Presents "Minding the Gaps: Ideas for Building Collaborative Capacity in the Face of Federal Institutional Deterioration" -- AALS 2026 Conference on Clinical Legal Education
Professor Stephanie Blondell presented "Minding the Gaps: Ideas for Building Collaborative Capacity in the Face of Federal Institutional Deterioration" at the Association of American Law Schools 2026 Conference on Clinical Legal Education.
Parris Institute for Professional Excellence Celebrates 10th Presentation of the Evan T. Carthen Inspirational Leadership Award
The Parris Institute for Professional Excellence marked a meaningful milestone this year as it celebrated the 10th presentation of the Evan T. Carthen Inspirational Leadership Award at its Annual Awards Ceremony.