London 40th Anniversary
London, England, International Program
Pepperdine’s program in London, England—the second oldest of our nationally recognized international programs—has been transforming lives for 40 years. Since 1984, more than 4,700 students from Pepperdine’s Seaver College and Caruso School of Law have been proud to call London their home away from home (first in Knightsbridge, and now at 56 Prince’s Gate on Exhibition Road). The charm of our current flat and the South Kensington area is undeniable, and the world-class faculty and staff who devote themselves to our students create experiences that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else.
Whether you are one of our London program alumni, or you would just like to explore how you might fit into Pepperdine’s London story, we invite you to connect with us.
London Grand Reunion
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the London program, Pepperdine hosted the
London Grand Reunion at the Brock House on Saturday, October 5, 2024, during the annual
Waves Weekend event. London program alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to returned
“home” to reminisce and reconnect with their former classmates.
2025 Alumni Trip to London
A tremendous opportunity is in the works for our alumni, friends, and family! Join your Pepperdine family July 5-8, 2025 for an exciting trip to London! This trip will be open to all members of our alumni community and their guests and will include activities throughout London and a special time together at Pepperdine’s campus—56 Princes Gate in South Kensington.
Whether you are rallying your former London classmates for a reunion, or you’ve always wanted to bring your family to one of Pepperdine’s very best international sites, this will be a most memorable gathering.
Stay tuned for the official itinerary and hotel accommodation announcements soon!
The London Impact
Guiding Students as They Navigate a New Country and Culture
Heather Pardee (middle) with students
"I feel that I'm on the front line of this amazing international educational experience that transforms students. I not only get to facilitate that transformation but also enjoy a front-row seat to their journeys as blossoming young adults."
—Heather Pardee (’08)
London Program Director, Seaver College International Programs
Students Growing as Professionals with Global Perspectives
"The Caruso School of Law's London Program has been a vital part of the law school's life for generations. It's a brilliant experience for scores of students each year to grow as professionals with global perspectives. Our British faculty are brilliant, and our students develop through externships and moot court in challenging new contexts. London is an extraordinary adventure for our students and faculty, and it makes us better lawyers."
—Jeff Baker
Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Global Programs, Caruso School of Law
Caruso School of Law Student Testimonials
"The London Summer Program is the secret treasure of the Caruso Law School experience.
It was great to learn about London's political and legal culture while advancing my
class work. I also really enjoyed traveling on the weekends. It was a great way to
spend the summer following my first year."
"The London Program gets a 10/10 from me. Not too many law schools offer something like this, and it was a true once in a lifetime experience."
London Memories
Support London Students
To commemorate the 40th anniversary, an exciting initiative is underway to raise additional scholarship funds for the Pepperdine study-abroad experience. By increasing scholarships, we can ensure that even more young scholars can expand their educational horizons through a year or semester in London. Your gift would mean a world of difference for current and future Waves.
Please consider partnering with us to increase funding for London student scholarships and help transform lives.
Share Your London Story
Many alumni of Pepperdine's international programs recognize the transformative, cross-cultural
experience of living and learning in a place far from home. A pivotal part of that
journey is the relationships you build with the group of students who experience it
with you. In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the London program, all alumni are invited to connect with their fellow
program participants by joining the Pepperdine London Alumni Facebook group and sharing memories from your time abroad.
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