Pepperdine Law Clinical Education Program Ranked 33 by U.S. News and World Report

March 26, 2019 | Pepperdine Law's Clinical Education Program has been ranked number 33 in U.S. News and World Report's 2020 Best Law Schools, Best Clinical Training Programs. The peer-based ranking of clinical programs was determined by faculty in the clinical training field, who evaluated programs at all eligible law schools.

Across eleven legal clinics, Pepperdine Law students have the opportunity to practice law in diverse styles and to work in areas of critical importance. Students serve clients in trials and appeals, in general civil and tax practice, as corporate counsel, as mediators and advocates, as counselors and negotiators. After the recent Woolsey Fire, the Clinical Education Program launched the Disaster Relief Clinic to address the immediate needs of fire victims in the Malibu, Santa Monica Mountain, and Conejo Valley areas.

"Pepperdine Law's Legal Clinics are an expression of our mission to serve and our commitment to prepare law students for vibrant careers," said Jeffrey R. Baker, Clinical Education Director and Associate Clinical Professor of Law. "Being ranked nationally by our peers is an honor and further inspiration to continue our work with students and for clients."

From Skid Row to Malibu, from Los Angeles to the world, the Pepperdine Law Legal Clinics advance access to justice, human rights, economic development, empowerment and hope.

Information on the Pepperdine Law Clinical Education Program may be found here