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Clinical Education Program

Pepperdine School of Law

Contact Us

Clinical Program Office

310.506.7449
clinicallaw@pepperdine.edu

Dispute Resolution Clinics and Externships

310.506.4655
dracademics@pepperdine.edu


The Clinical Education Program provides students with opportunities to practice law, work with clients, learn from expert practitioners, observe the work of lawyers and courts, grow as professionals, and seek justice in our communities. JD students may choose from five clinics and diverse externships and practicums. MDR and LLM students can choose from five clinics, one practicum and externships around the globe.

Program Offerings

Our students gain perspective and skills that transfer to every aspect of their future careers. This is accomplished through:

Clinics

Students practice law under the supervision of law professors with real clients in high stakes environments.

Practicums

Students gain intensive experience in specialized field placements with our partners under expert guidance.

JD Externships

Students work with practitioners and judges in hundreds of field placements throughout southern California, the nation, and the world.

Dispute Resolution Experiential Learning

Clinics and Practicums

Students practice law under the supervision of law professors with real clients in high stakes environments. LLM Degree and Master's Degree students as well as JD students may participate.

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Externships

LLM Degree and Master's Degree students gain a realistic perspective on conflict and its effect and resolution in society.

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Prospective Student?

This site is dedicated to current students. If you'd like to see more about the Clinical Education Program and our other experiential courses, please see our Experiential Learning page.