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Prof.D in Law

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California, United States•QS 2010 #601-641

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At Pepperdine University in Malibu, United States, Prof.D in Law is offered as a professional doctorate in Law programme. The programme is delivered on campus. It carries 88.0 credits (units). Teaching is in en.

Also offered as: Doctorate

At a glance

Degree: Professional Doctorate
Field: Law
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 88.0 (units)
Language: en

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: law.pepperdine.edu ·

Program details

Overview

The Juris Doctor at Caruso School of Law is awarded after 88 units of coursework, including an upper-division writing requirement, a skills requirement and an experiential learning requirement. The school aims for graduates to be ready to practice, offering clinics, externships and several international study options. Students also take part in advocacy programs and moot court competitions against other law schools. Class sizes are small, with a seven-to-one student to faculty ratio. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at a regionally accredited school. The file includes an application, resume, personal statement, two letters of recommendation and either an LSAT or a GRE score. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Prospective students can ask for more information, join an information session to learn about admissions, and apply online through the Caruso School of Law.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution; application, resume, personal statement, optional statement, two letters of recommendation, LSAT or GRE score.
Type Test Min / Max Status Notes
Standardized Test LSAT — Required —

Application Details

Application Deadline: Rolling

About Pepperdine University

“Freely you have received, Freely give”

Type: University
Control: Private
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1937
Students: 3,553
QS rank: #601-641
Programs: 78
Location: Malibu, California, United States

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Prof.D in Law award?

Pepperdine University awards a Professional Doctorate in the field of Law on completion of this programme.

Can Prof.D in Law be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Pepperdine University.

What language is Prof.D in Law taught in?

The programme is taught in en.

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