Cert in Dispute Resolution

The Straus Institute offers this certificate for lawyers and other professionals who want concentrated preparation in resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation and arbitration, with no need to enroll in a full degree. It fits people broadening a legal practice, moving ahead in a career, or bringing these skills into an organization. The certificate requires fourteen units and starts in the fall term. Courses meet on campus in Malibu, and students may attend part time or full time, completing the work in as little as one semester or as long as three years. Students already enrolled in a Pepperdine graduate degree can count up to four units of existing coursework, reducing what remains. The certificate is meant to complement a main degree. Interested people can request information, join an information session about admissions, and submit an application to the law school.