2017–2018 Academic Catalog For More Information Requests for further information should be addressed to Office of Admissions Pepperdine University School of Law 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, California 90263-4611 Telephone: (310) 506-4611 [email protected] law.pepperdine.edu Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. As a Christian university, Pepperdine affirms: That God is That God is revealed uniquely in Christ That the educational process may not, with impunity, be divorced from the divine process That the student, as a person of infinite dignity, is the heart of the educational enterprise That the quality of student life is a valid concern of the University That truth, having nothing to fear from investigation, should be pursued relentlessly in every discipline That spiritual commitment, tolerating no excuse for mediocrity, demands the highest standards of academic excellence That freedom, whether spiritual, intellectual, or economic, is indivisible That knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service Table of Contents 3 CONTENTS Calendar ........................................................................................ 4 Pepperdine University General Information ....................................... 7 School of Law Faculty ....................................................................13 School of Law General Information .................................................73 Parris Institute for Professional Formation ........................................79 Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Programs and Degrees .............81 Global Programs ..........................................................................93 The Herbert and Elinor Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics ..95 Global Justice Program ................................................................ 96 The Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law ....... 96 Certificates .................................................................................97 Certificate in Criminal Legal Practice Certificate in Dispute Resolution Certificate in Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Certificate in Entrepreneurship and the Law Certificate in International and Comparative Law Graduate Programs .................................................................... 102 LLM in Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Certificate in Entertainment, Media and Sports Law LLM in United States Law Online Master of Legal Studies Joint Degree Programs ................................................................ 112 School Policies ............................................................................ 115 Admission Information for Juris Doctor Degree ............................... 116 Financial Information .................................................................122 Financial Assistance ...................................................................130 Student Life .............................................................................. 151 Juris Doctor Academic Programs and Policies ................................. 157 Juris Doctor Requirements ........................................................... 158 Juris Doctor Academic Policies ..................................................... 158 Academic Awards and Honors for Juris Doctor Students ................... 162 Legal Notices and Regulations ...................................................... 163 Description of Courses ................................................................. 169 Required Courses for the Juris Doctor ........................................... 170 Elective Courses ........................................................................ 174 Administration ............................................................................ 205 Index ......................................................................................... 216 Map ........................................................................................... 218 4 Academic Calendar School of Law Calendar The Pepperdine University School of Law academic year is divided into two semesters that run 14 1/2 weeks each, excluding examination periods. All units are semester units. Classes will be held on all holidays not noted below. The School of Law reserves the right to amend the calendar as needed. Fall Semester, 2017 August 14–18 First-year Professionalism Course (required) 21 Fall semester classes begin; last day to register without late registration penalty Add/Drop period begins September 1 Last day to drop courses without a “W” appearing on transcript Add/Drop period ends Last day to withdraw with tuition refunded at 100% 4 Labor Day holiday (no classes) 8 Last day to withdraw with tuition refunded at 75% (“W” on Transcript) 15 Last day to withdraw with tuition refunded at 50% (“W” on Transcript) 22 Last day to withdraw with tuition refunded at 25% (“W” on Transcript) 23 Tuition refund no longer available October 6 University Faculty Conference (no classes except Straus intensive courses) Last day for JD/MDR students to allocate units toward each degree Last day to petition for change in examination schedule November 22 No classes 23–24 Thanksgiving holiday 30 Last day of classes Last day to elect Pass/Credit/Fail option December 6–19 Study and final examination period; all classes adjourn 20 Winter holidays begin Winter Intensive Term, 2018 January 2 Winter Intensive classes begin Add/Drop period ends 3 Tuition refund no longer available 6 Last day of classes Academic Calendar 5 Tentative Spring Semester, 2018 January 8 Spring semester classes begin; last day to register without late registration penalty Add/Drop period begins 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday (no classes) Signatures required for add/drop 19 Last day to drop classes without “W” appearing on transcript Add/Drop period ends Last day to withdraw with tuition refunded at 100% 26 Last day to withdraw with tuition refunded at 75% (“W” on Transcript) February 2 Last day to withdraw with tuition refunded at 50% (“W” on Transcript) 9 Last day to withdraw with tuition refunded at 25% (“W” on Transcript) 10 Tuition refund no longer available 23 Last day to petition for change in examination schedule March 12–16 Study/Interview Break Second- and Third-year students (no classes) Appellate Brief project—First-year students (no classes) April 23 Last day of classes Last day to elect Pass/Credit/Fail option April 30–May 11 Study and final examination period; all classes adjourn May 18 Graduation (subject to change) Tentative Summer Session, 2018 May 21 Summer session course begin 28 Memorial Day holiday (no classes) 30 Makeup Day for Monday May 28 classes July 4 July 4th holiday (no classes) 5 Makeup Day for July 4 6 Last Day of Summer session 9–13 Study and final examination period Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution May 21–25 Block 1–One Week Intensive courses May 22–August 4 Extended Course (Mediation Clinic) May 31–June 9 Block 2–Two Weekend Intensive courses 14–23 Block 3–Two Weekend Intensive courses June 25–29 Block 4–One Week Intensive courses July 12–21 Block 5–Two Weekend Intensive courses July 26–August 4 Block 6–Two Weekend Intensive courses 6 7 PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 8 President’s Message President’s Message As the saying goes, “Law school teaches you to think like a lawyer,” and at Pepperdine, there is a passionate belief that lawyers must also think about serving their world, about considering creative paths to success and justice, and about representing clients and causes with a deliberately honed sense of integrity. As you consider the part you will play in society and the career you hope to pursue, weigh carefully your law school choice and the investment a university like Pepperdine is determined to make in you. It is our responsibility to afford you every opportunity to master the skills of critical thinking, writing, and research, to discover your calling with access to faculty—distinguished in their disciplines and professions—in an environment that is equipped for learning. Nearly 9,000 of the world’s most conscientious law students have forged these skills at Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, in the School of Law’s centers and institutes, and with unparalleled mentoring from a faculty nationally recognized for their availability and interest in your goals. More than ever I remain confident that the benefits of an excellent education are among the few constants during this time of change and challenge. I am equally confident in asserting that the benefit of a faith- inspired law education from Pepperdine School of Law, one which affirms the importance of quality, student-centered teaching, personal integrity, and the value of your spiritual journey will prepare you abundantly for the career and life to which you aspire. Welcome to Pepperdine, a distinctively different university. We pledge to prepare you well for a life of purpose, service, and leadership if you let us. Andrew K. Benton President University Information 9 History of the University Pepperdine University is an independent, medium-sized university enrolling approximately 7,800 students in five colleges and schools. Seaver College, the School of Law, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, the Graziadio School of Business and Management, and the School of Public Policy are located on the University’s 830-acre campus