The internationally recognized Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution has led the nation in law-school-based conflict resolution and for over a decade, it has been ranked among the nation's best programs by U.S. News and World Report. Offering a Certificate, Masters, and LLM in Dispute Resolution, lawyers and non-law practitioners can all learn the skills to manage conflict in a variety of settings. Hands on faculty, small class sizes, and flexible schedules make its academic programs ideal for achieving a wide variety of professional goals. 

About Pepperdine Caruso Law and Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

Pepperdine Caruso Law strives to be the nation's premier faith-based law school, combining academic excellence and Christian values in a unique, close-knit community that is welcoming to all. With diverse backgrounds and faiths, inclusive, and united in our commitment to embolden you to reach higher than you ever thought possible. Ignite in students a lifelong passion for law, through a transformative experience that launches them into impactful careers to change the world.

Students travel from around the world to study conflict and dispute resolution at the Straus Institute. Some of its most recent students and graduates have traveled from Canada, China, Germany, Korea, Mexico, Argentina, Greece, Republic of Georgia, Spain, Nepal, Czech Republic and Jordan to study dispute resolution. The Straus Institute has also hosted a variety of Fulbright scholars from Germany, Panama, Russia, South Africa, Czech Republic, Tunisia, El Salvador, Panama, Egypt, and Ukraine.

Learn more about Caruso Law and Straus Institute

HYP is excited to introduce Straus Institute to prospective students. As representative of the institute, it is HYP's mission to increase the brand awareness in China through online and offline information sessions as well as various recruitment events. More information coming soon!