Legal Studies

Course Overview

Through a combination of live online classes, weekly self-paced course work, and in-person residencies, students learn to analyze legal concepts to make more informed decisions and enhance their professional credibility. No GRE or LSAT scores are required to apply. The online Master of Legal Studies program from Pepperdine University School of Law enables non lawyers from across the United States to develop the legal expertise and credentials to advance within their chosen fields. Students will learn to interpret foundational legal concepts, solve legal challenges, and interact effectively with lawyers. The School of Law faculty members are legal scholars who will mentor and challenge students to succeed in the classroom and beyond. They focus on providing hands-on training that students can immediately apply in their current professions. Dispute Resolution Concentration, Students can hone their legal skills in arbitration and conflict mediation by selecting the dispute resolution concentration. The Straus Institute at Pepperdine School of Law is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Number 1 law school for dispute resolution. Live Online Classes, The virtual campus combines live, face-to-face online classes; weekly self-paced course work; and in-person residencies for a truly interactive learning experience. Virtual classes are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, Career: OpportunitiesThe online Master of Legal Studies program from Pepperdine University School of Law enables across the United States to develop the legal expertise and credentials to advance within their chosen fields. Students who can benefit from these skills work in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, human resources, law enforcement, social work, governmental agencies, finance, real estate, and legal fields, such as paralegals and law clerks. Program Benefits: The Master of Legal Studies program offers a concentration in dispute resolution. The Straus Institute at Pepperdine School of Law is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Number 1 law school for dispute resolution. The online Master of Legal Studies is designed to improve students' expertise and capacity to understand legal issues, manage legal questions and controversies, interact professionally with lawyers, and understand a lawyer's professional responsibilities. Students will attend two residencies on Pepperdine's beautiful campus in Malibu, California, where they will apply their newly acquired knowledge and network with faculty and classmates. Ranked among the Top 10 best in the nation by The Princeton Review, Pepperdine School of Law faculty are legal scholars who mentor and challenge students. They are deeply committed to supporting student growth and providing hands-on learning experiences that students can apply immediately in their current professional roles. Students connect with Pepperdine School of Law faculty and classmates every week with live, face-to-face virtual classes. These small classes encourage lively debate through simulations and collaborative projects. Students complete weekly self-paced course work to inform discussion in class, incorporating diverse media and other Pepperdine School of Law is ranked 5th in the country by the National Jurist for practical training. In the online Master of Legal Studies program, students practice their skills through virtual simulations in the online classroom and in-person projects during residencies.