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All people deserve Access to Justice.

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Welcome to the Sudreau Global Justice Institute

Pepperdine University's global initiative to expand access to justice and prepare the next generation of leaders for meaningful change.

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The Problem

When justice is delayed, people suffer.

In many places around the world, individuals accused of crimes are held in prison while awaiting trial to determine their guilt or innocence. But when every case must go through a full, lengthy, and costly trial, already strained justice systems become overwhelmed—resulting in massive case backlogs and severely overcrowded prisons.

For many, pretrial detention stretches from months into years, prolonging uncertainty and hardship for both the accused and victims. This delay not only impacts lives but also undermines confidence in the justice system.

What We Do

We provide holistic solutions to systemic delays of justice and equip others to do the same.


Strengthen Justice Systems

We partner with governments around the world to enhance critical legal frameworks through customized training for judges, lawyers, and key stakeholders.

Justice Systems

Defend the Defenseless

In partnership with judicial leaders, we help expand pathways to representation and timely case resolutions.

Defend Defenseless

Train the Next Generation

We provide law students and practicing attorneys academic training and hands-on opportunities around the world to advocate on behalf of those in need.

Train the Next Generation