Pepperdine Caruso Law

Pepperdine Caruso Law is ranked No. 46 in the 2026 U.S. News Best Law Schools rankings, marking historic highs in outcomes and reputation.

Top 50 specialties include:
#3 Dispute Resolution | #31 Tax Law | #43 Clinical Training | #47 Constitutional Law

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Mediators from 16 countries gathered in Switzerland for a Straus Institute master class exploring how conflict resolution can help address global challenges and bridge divides. Read more: pepperdine.edu/newsroom/artic…

Pepperdine Caruso Law’s Career Development Office welcomed representatives from leading law firms for Meet the Firms. First-year students connected with legal professionals, explored career paths, and built relationships with prospective employers. law.pepperdine.edu/surf-report/po…

Since 2019, Tina and @RickCarusoLA's naming gift has supported scholarships, loan forgiveness, bar passage, career placement, faculty excellence, and legal scholarship. We’re grateful for this lasting investment in our students and Pepperdine community!

Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty contribute to legal conversations nationwide. Professor Jacob Charles joined the Public Defenseless podcast to discuss how the Supreme Court’s latest Second Amendment cases could impact criminal defense strategies. Read more: law.pepperdine.edu/surf-report/po…