Pepperdine University School of Law

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Pepperdine University School of Law
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Motto Strengthening Lives for Purpose, Service, and Leadership
Established 1971
School type Private
Parent Endowment $850 million
Dean Kenneth Starr
Location Malibu, California, USA
Enrollment 639[1]
Faculty 96[1]
USNWR ranking 55[2]
Bar pass rate 89%[2]
Annual tuition $39,280[1]
Website law.pepperdine.edu
ABA Profile Pepperdine University School of Law Profile

The Pepperdine University School of Law is a law school in Malibu, California, located on the campus of Pepperdine University. The school offers a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Masters of Law (LL.M.) in dispute resolution, and joint degrees with J.D./M.B.A., J.D./M.Div., J.D./M.P.P., and J.D./Master of Dispute Resolution.

The school placed 55th among the nation's "Top 100" law schools by the 2010 U.S. News and World Report rankings[3] and is the third highest ranked law school in Southern California. It is known for its entertainment law,[4] and also its dispute resolution program, which is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation.[5]

For the second year in a row, the Princeton Review has ranked Pepperdine Law No. 1 in the nation for faculty accessibility by students. The Princeton Review ranked Pepperdine on the list of colleges with "Dorms Like Palaces" in 2004 and 2007 and No. 1 under "Most Beautiful Campus" in 2006 and 2007. Pepperdine also appeared on other lists, including "Students Pray on a Regular Basis," and "High Quality of Life." Because of its Christian affiliation, many contend that the student body breeds a religious and politically conservative atmosphere.[6] Princeton Review also ranked Pepperdine University #13 in its list "Alternative Lifestyles not an Alternative".[7] The current Dean of the law school is Kenneth Starr, a former federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1983 to 1989 and the United States Solicitor General from 1989 to 1993 under President George H. W. Bush.

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[edit] Accreditation

Pepperdine University School of Law is on the list of law schools approved by the American Bar Association, holds membership in the Association of American Law Schools, and is fully accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners, State Bar of California. Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to practice in any state.

Pepperdine University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

[edit] Publications

[edit] Law journals

  • Pepperdine Law Review
  • Dispute Resolution Law Journal
  • Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

[edit] Other publications

  • Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship, and the Law

[edit] Notable faculty

[edit] Former/visiting

[edit] Notable alumni

  • Adam Firestone '93 (J.D.), CEO, Firestone Vineyard
  • Rick J. Caruso '83 (J.D.), CEO of Caruso Affiliated; former President of the Los Angeles Police Commission
  • James Hahn '75 (J.D.), former Mayor of Los Angeles, 2001-2005
  • Rod Blagojevich '83 (J.D.), Former Governor of Illinois, 2003-2009; impeached.
  • Todd Russell Platts '91 (J.D.), Current U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania, 2001-
  • Mike Leach '86 (J.D.), Current Head Football coach Texas Tech University, 2000-
  • Pierre-Richard Prosper '89 (J.D.), Former United States Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, 2001-2005
  • Talis J. Colberg '83 (J.D.), Seventeenth attorney general of Alaska, 2006-2009; resigned.
  • Mark J. Caruso '82 (J.D.), State Representative New Mexico Legislature, 1991-1995
  • Mark Hiepler '88 (J.D.), Managing Partner, Hiepler & Hiepler
  • Al Sturgeon '11 (JD), Popular "pop culture" from a Christian perspective blogger

[edit] Honor societies

The School of Law recently has attained membership in the Order of the Coif.[8][9]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Pepperdine University School of Law Official ABA Data
  2. ^ a b General Statistics Report July 2008 California Bar Examination
  3. ^ Best Graduate Schools - Education - USNews
  4. ^ Best Entertainment Law Schools and Sports Law Schools
  5. ^ Best Graduate Schools - Education - USNews
  6. ^ Townhall.com::Colleges to Attend, Part I::By Mike S. Adams
  7. ^ Register for The Princeton Review
  8. ^ http://law.pepperdine.edu/news/052008_coif.html Pepperdine Law School Press Release
  9. ^ http://www.orderofthecoif.org/COIF-members.htm Order of The Coif Membership List

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