Pepperdine Caruso Law Straus Institute Featured in PreLaw Magazine as a National Leader in Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Caruso Law is featured in an article in PreLaw magazine's "Best Schools for Practical Training" issue as a national leader in alternative dispute resolution. The article, titled "Pepperdine's ADR Jewel," recognizes the Straus Institute for well-equipping students to resolve disputes without litigation and assist others in navigating the challenges posed by the pandemic. The PreLaw issue notes that law schools that focus on teaching real-life skills have played a key role in dealing with the impact of the pandemic, which has put stress on many available legal services.

Excerpt from "Pepperdine's ADR Jewel"

Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., is generally know for its breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. But in the world of legal education, Pepperdine's Caruso School of Law is considered to be one of the top schools in the nation for alternative dispute resolution. ADR, as it is known, focuses on resolving disputes without litigation. 

"We teach our students foundational concepts in the field and supplement that understanding with innovative techniques that demonstrate how to exercise these concepts in the real world," said Sukhsimranjit Singh, director of the school's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.

The complete article may be found here (at page 39)