Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law

Master of Dispute Resolution

Pepperdine Law's Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) is available for students looking to work in a variety of law and non-law areas.

The study of conflict is not limited to the legal profession. Students have applied their MDR to areas including:

• Human Resources
• Business
• Counseling
• Education
• International Diplomacy, and more

At the Forefront of Legal Education

法院受理的案件中，超过 95% 是通过谈判、调解和仲裁等争议解决程序处理的。法学院学生、律师和非法律从业人员选择为应对下一代冲突做好准备。佩珀代因大学的实践教学方法包括讲座、讨论和模拟练习，让学生更好地应对各种环境中的冲突。

Why Get an MDR from Pepperdine?

A Practice-Oriented Approach

争议解决硕士课程允许学生灵活地定制他们的教育，并通过各种诊所和实习获得现实世界的经验。佩珀代因大学提供比美国任何其他课程更多的处理真实案件的机会，其中包括：

• Mediation Clinic
• Investor Advocacy Clinic
• Employment Mediation Clinic
• Juvenile Justice Practicum
• Special Education Clinic
• Externship Experiences Nationwide and Around the World

Flexible Scheduling

With courses available in one-week, two-weekend and the traditional full-semester format, professionals in the field can pursue the program on a part-time or full-time basis at a pace that matches their busy schedule.

Award Winning Dispute Resolution Education

除《美国新闻与世界报道》外，佩珀代因大学还获得了美国第九巡回上诉法院、加州争议解决委员会、美国民事审判调解员学院和国际调解员学院的认可。

Most Extensive Dispute Resolution Curriculum

MDR students have access to over 51 different dispute resolution courses, including several dispute resolution clinics and externships. Students can take courses in a variety of topics varying from specialized areas to psychology oriented courses.

Scholarships

由于致力于普及教育，斯特劳斯学院历来根据学生的成绩和需求提供丰厚的奖学金。所有学生在申请时都可获得部分奖学金，无需提供任何额外文件。

World's Largest Conflict Resolution Library

Pepperdine is home to the American Arbitration Association Library and Information Center Collection. Founded in 1954 the AAA Library is the largest collection of conflict materials with over 24,000 titles.