Overview

The online Master of Legal Studies program from Pepperdine University School of Law is committed to educating aspiring legal professionals who want to stand out in their fields and serve their communities.

Our online Master of Legal Studies program offers non-lawyers the chance to build a foundation in the law without pursuing a JD. All online courses are taught by Pepperdine Law faculty in classes with a low student-to-faculty ratio. Students attend classes online and travel to Pepperdine’s campus for two in-person residencies.

Key facts:

Pepperdine Law’s online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program includes an optional concentration in dispute resolution; all dispute resolution courses are delivered through Pepperdine Law's Straus Institute, ranked the number one for dispute resolution in the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings. No GRE or LSAT scores are required to apply, but applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree.

Programme Structure

Strategic partnership:

Delivered online.

No GRE or LSAT scores required to apply.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Complete in as few as 16 months.

Dispute resolution concentration available.

Ranked the No. 1 law school for dispute resolution by U.S. News & World Report.

Two on-campus residencies in Malibu

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Malibu Beach, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 96 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required for admission. Pepperdine Caruso School of Law does not require GMAT or GRE scores.

Online application with a fee of $50

Transcripts

Letter of recommendation

Statement of purpose

Resume

Video interview

Tuition Fee

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International

66820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66820 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

66820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66820 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

66820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66820 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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