Deepen your legal expertise in negotiation and conflict management with the online Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Designed for practicing lawyers, the program develops advanced skills in mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution strategies across legal and organizational contexts.
- Designed for lawyers and legal professionals
- Specialization in dispute resolution
- Learn mediation, negotiation, and arbitration techniques
- Study with nationally recognized faculty1
- Flexible online learning format
About this program
The online Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law prepares legal professionals to handle complex disputes across legal, business, and international settings. The program integrates academic study with practical training in dispute-resolution methods, enabling students to analyze conflicts, facilitate negotiations, and implement effective resolution strategies. Students also benefit from Pepperdine’s strong reputation in dispute resolution2 and become part of a professional network dedicated to promoting ethical and constructive approaches to conflict management.
(h2) Curriculum overview
The curriculum focuses on advanced theory and practice in dispute resolution. Students explore negotiation frameworks, mediation processes, arbitration procedures, and conflict analysis.
Through applied coursework and legal case studies, students strengthen their ability to resolve disputes and support effective decision-making within legal and organizational settings.
Online learning experience
The program is delivered through a flexible online learning environment that enables professionals to continue working while studying. Students engage with experienced legal scholars and practitioners and take part in collaborative coursework designed to mirror real-world dispute resolution scenarios.
Admissions and career outlook
Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or an equivalent undergraduate law degree. The program is tailored for practicing lawyers wishing to specialize in dispute resolution. Graduates strengthen their legal practice by gaining expertise in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, and they can pursue roles in legal practice, international dispute resolution, mediation services, and organizational conflict management.
Footnote
1 Best Dispute Resolution Law Programs. (2025). U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
2 Best Dispute Resolution Law Programs. (2025). U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
