How to become a law professor as an internationally trained lawyer?
Helen Winter Assistant Professor of Law and Practice at Pepperdine University School of Law

How to become a law professor as an internationally trained lawyer?

Welcome to Master of Laws Interviews Season 3: Episode 5:

Helen Winter, PhD, LLM

Assistant Professor of Law and Practice at Pepperdine University School of Law

How to become a law professor as an internationally trained lawyer? 

Born and raised in Germany, Helen is fluent in German, English, French and Spanish. She has always passionate about using her knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems. She founded R3SOLUTE, an NGO she started with a colleague she met at her United Nations internship. To date, her NGO has trained more than 2,000 refugees in conflict management through peer mediation. After completing her fellowship at Harvard Law School , Helen spotted a job posting at alma mater, Pepperdine School of Law. Today as a professor of law and practice, she teaches students at Pepperdine alternative dispute resolution and social entrepreneurship.


  • What was her strategy to land the professor position at Pepperdine Law?
  • What are her key insights for resolving conflicts on a daily basis?

What advice does she have for internationally trained lawyers aspiring to build a global legal career?

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Sukhsimranjit Singh, Ph.D.

JAMS Neutral | Judge Weinstein Managing Director | International Mediator | Speaker | Author | Professor and Board Member, Weinstein International Foundation.

8mo

We are so proud and honored to have Professor Helen Winter, PhD, LLM with us at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

Helen Winter, PhD, LLM

Assistant Professor of Law and Practice Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Founder & CEO R3SOLUTE, Mediator

8mo

Thank you so much, Yi, for this opportunity to share my story with future LLM students!:)

Corey Mitchell

Actively Looking to Acquire Businesses 🫐 Cannabis Marketing 🫐 Property Management Lead Generation Wizard 🫐 Investor 🫐 Business Buyer 🫐 Business Mentor

8mo

To become a law professor, gain expertise, network, and apply strategically. Yi Song

Shravan Kumar Chitimilla

Information Technology Manager | I help Client's Solve Their Problems & Save $$$$ by Providing Solutions Through Technology & Automation.

8mo

Helen's strategy involved networking, relevant experience, and showcasing her expertise. Yi Song

Great insights for aspiring international lawyers!

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