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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.

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Reimagining legal education to create the next generation of lawyers and leaders who will shape the future of justice from public service to private practice.

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The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law prepares graduates for careers across the legal field, from public service and private practice to law-adjacent roles. Guided by the legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor, ASU Law emphasizes experiential learning and civic responsibility to train the next generation of legal thinkers and shape the future of public trust in the rule of law.

Whether you are pursuing a law degree, advancing an existing legal career or adding legal training to another field, ASU Law offers flexible programs that align to your unique goals and evolve alongside emerging legal frameworks.

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Degrees to practice law

What is a JD degree?

The Juris Doctor (JD) is the foundational degree to practice law in the U.S. As an ABA-accredited top law school, ASU Law prepares students through rigorous coursework, hands-on experience and faculty mentorship. Pursue careers in private practice, public service or policy with flexible full-time on-campus or part-time online study options.

Duration: 3 years, full-time; 3.5 - 4 years, part-time
Location: Downtown Phoenix or online with experiences in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles
Top-ranked specialty programs: Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Health Care Law, Environmental Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Tax Law

What is an LLM degree?

The Master of Laws (LLM) degree is for people who want to expand their legal knowledge or specialize in a legal field, and already hold a JD or foreign equivalent. The LLM program is flexible, with fall and spring starts, and full-time, part-time, on-campus and online options.

Duration: 1+ years
Locations: Phoenix, Washington, D.C. and online
Top-ranked specialty programs: Biotechnology and Genomics, Global Legal Studies, and Tribal Policy, Law and Government

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LLM

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Master’s degrees

What is an MLS degree?

The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at ASU Law is No. 1 in the U.S. and offers students the chance to enhance their careers – or start a new one – with flexible part-time or full-time, online or on-campus options in more than 20 emphasis areas across a variety of industries.

Duration: 1+ years
Locations: Phoenix, Washington, D.C. and online
Top-ranked specialty programs: Business Law, Conflict Resolution, Criminal Law, Health Care Law and Indian Law

What is an MLS Health degree?

The Master of Legal Studies in Health Care Compliance and Administration prepares professionals to understand and apply legal and regulatory frameworks in health care settings.

Duration: 1+ years
Delivery: Online

What is an MHREL degree?

The Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL) is a SHRM-aligned, specialized HR master’s degree offered fully online or on campus for professionals in human resources, recruitment and operations fields.

Duration: 1+ years
Locations: Phoenix and online

What is an MSLB degree?

The Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program blends the study of sports, law and business from a top-ranked law school led by world-class faculty with years of expertise in sports management, law and operations.

Duration: 1 - 2 years
Location: Phoenix

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MHREL

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MSLB

Achieve your Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB) at ASU Law.

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Next steps

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ASU Law locations

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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Repeatedly ranked in the top U.S. law schools

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

NCES, 2019 - 2024

Top 10 law school in the U.S. for best ROI

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93% of graduates employed*

ABA report, 2026

4 top-ranked specialty programs

U.S. News & World Report, 2027

7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Small class sizes and accessible faculty