Pepperdine Caruso School of Law’s dual degree offering is designed for professionals who want to gain a solid foundation of the law and become more effective negotiators and arbitrators. Students can pursue a dual degree in Master of Legal Studies and Master of Dispute Resolution in just 46 units, instead of the usual 52, so they can go on to interpret complex legal topics and tactfully solve disputes.
Students can earn their Master of Legal Studies and Master of Dispute Resolution in either order; however, they will need to apply and get accepted into each program separately. Degrees are also earned and awarded separately. Once one of the degrees has been earned, students will only need to take an additional 20 units to earn their second one, allowing them to complete both degrees in as few as 24 months.
Students who earn their online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law can earn their online Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) by as few as 12- 16 units.
Students who earn their online Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law can earn their online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) by taking an additional 12-16 units.
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A dual degree in Master of Dispute Resolution and Master of Legal Studies at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law requires 46 units. Residency courses are 1 unit each, and all other courses are 2 units each. All courses are taken over eight-week sessions with a typical course load consisting of two courses per term.
*Study Tour may be substituted for residency per degree rules.
