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Promoting health and wellbeing in the academic, personal and professional endeavors of ASU Law students through holistic legal education and integrative wellness.

Explore your opportunities with ASU Law

Redefining the future of legal education through innovations in online learning, crafting flexible, collaborative and engaging digital environments where students thrive

JD anywhere. Justice everywhere.

The ASU Law Juris Doctor (JD), delivered part-time and online, is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to train lawyers to work in public interest, public service, or in private or public law in rural and underserved communities.

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Create your customized journey at ASU Law.

ASU Law believes prestige and access can co‑exist to educate its students and serve its communities.

With our entrepreneurial approach, we embrace diverse groups and are dedicated to serving the community. 

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is dedicated to creating the next generation of lawyers and industry leaders. Honoring the legacy of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and charged with upholding her namesake, our graduates are well-prepared to shape all aspects of the legal field from public service to private practice, to fields that work in and around the law.

Whether you are on the path to becoming a lawyer, want to advance your legal career, or are working in another field and would like to expand your legal knowledge, ASU Law allows you to customize your education to your career goals.

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#36 best law school in the U.S.

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

#1 in the U.S. for legal master's graduates

NCES, 2019 - 2023

Ahead of Northwestern, Georgetown, USC and Texas A&M

5 top-ranked specialty programs

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

Criminal Law | Dispute Resolution | Environmental Law | Health Care Law | Legal Writing

7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Small class sizes and accessible faculty enhance classroom discussions and encourage the sharing of diverse perspectives.

94% of graduates employed*

ABA report, 2024

*or pursuing graduate studies 10 months after graduation

ASU Law degree programs

Become an attorney and practice law

Our Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Laws (LLM) programs are for individuals with aspirations of becoming practicing attorneys of law or reaching expert level knowledge in a specialty of law. As national leaders in technology, health law, Indian law and many more, your competitive edge begins on day one.

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JD, full-time on campus

Achieve your Juris Doctor (JD) at ASU Law as a full-time, on-campus student in three years.

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JD, part-time online

Achieve your Juris Doctor (JD) at ASU Law as a part-time, online student in four to five years.

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LLM

Achieve your Master of Laws (LLM) at ASU Law as a part-time or full-time student in just one year.

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Explore legal opportunities to advance your career without becoming an attorney

Law school isn’t just for lawyers. Our legal master’s degrees are tailored for professionals seeking to obtain a competitive career edge with legal knowledge without becoming lawyers. With more than 20 areas of study, our on-campus and online graduate degree options are designed to help you take the next step in your career path.


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MLS

Achieve your Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at ASU Law with flexible learning options and choose between one of 20 emphasis areas to advance your career.

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MHREL

Achieve your Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL) at ASU Law with flexible learning options and advance your career in human resource management.

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MSLB

Achieve your Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB) at ASU Law in the heart of Phoenix, home to four professional sports teams and national sporting events.

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Online master's degrees

Achieve a master's degree at ASU Law in a variety of emphasis area with flexible, top-ranked learning offered fully online.

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Learn more about ASU Law, explore our campuses or online degrees, request information or connect with our admissions team before submitting your application.

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Students can curate their educational experiences in Phoenix, Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles. 

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Phoenix, AZ

In the heart of downtown Phoenix, our state-of-the-art Beus Center for Law and Society serves as the home for ASU Law.

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Los Angeles, California

Students at ASU Law have a special opportunity for experiential learning for a semester in Los Angeles, California.

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Washington, D.C.

ASU Law is the only law school that is based outside of Washington, D.C. that has its own Washington, D.C. location and provides a full academic and professional program, including prestigious externships and program opportunities.

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