Part-time online enrollment
The ASU Law Juris Doctor (JD), part-time 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. The flexible delivery allows students to maintain their personal and professional commitments while pursuing a JD at one of the most highly-ranked law schools in the U.S.
Explore all the JD enrollment options ASU Law offers.
Completed applications must be submitted online to ASU Law through LSAC and include the following:
All applicants must register with LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS). An application for admission must include a valid LSAT or JD-Next score (excludes applicants applying to the ASU Achievement program).
An LSAT score is valid for five years. LSAC will report all LSAT scores for the past five years. For applicants with both LSAT and JD-Next scores, scores from both examinations will be considered.
JD-Next scores must be submitted to ASU Law by Aspen Publishing. ASU Law does not accept self-reported JD-Next scores.
You must have a separate transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution you attended sent to LSAC. Learn more about requesting transcripts on the LSAC website.
The personal statement should give the committee a better picture of who you are beyond your academic achievements and resume. It should be compelling, well-written and include some discussion of why you want to go to law school. It is also an opportunity to highlight specific reasons for your interest in ASU Law. Your personal statement should be two to three double-spaced, typed pages and in a font size no smaller than 11 point.
Your resume should include details about your educational background, work history, military service, leadership roles, honor societies, scholarships, extracurricular activities, public/community service, honors and awards, publications, foreign language proficiencies, and any other significant achievements and involvements. As to work history, include significant employment during and post-college (including organization name, dates of employment and hours worked). Your resume should be no more than two typed pages and in a font size no smaller than 11 point.
If you answer "yes" to any of the questions in the Character and Fitness section, you must include a separate statement providing a complete description of your actions and full details of the charges and sanctions against you. For example, to be complete, the statement must include a description of all charges or adjudications, including the level of degree and whether it is a felony or misdemeanor. You also must include the date(s) of the matter(s), the status or final disposition of the charge(s), (with the type of plea, such as, not guilty, no contest, Alford or guilty) including your current status with the disciplinary or criminal authorities (for example, the status of your probation or parole), and the name and address of the authority in possession of those records. You must also include any charges that have been expunged, sealed or set aside, even if told you do not need to by a judge or attorney. If you participated in a deferment program in order to expunge a criminal activity, you will also need to include that information. Additionally, you must provide your personal account of the events that led to the charges or discipline.
In order to be considered for any of our binding admission programs, you must sign and submit the binding admission contract provided as part of the application.
ASU Law will invite applicants to participate in a virtual admissions interview with members of the Admissions Committee and ASU Law community. Applicants invited to interview will receive an email with further information about the interview process. Applicants must participate in the interview process for their application to move forward in the review process.
Required for foreign educated applicants. Please refer to special instructions here.
ASU Law accepts up to two letters of recommendation. The recommender should submit the letter directly to LSAC. Please note that since letters of recommendation are optional, the Admissions Office will not wait for letters to complete your file for review.
Since 2002, ASU has been committed to inclusive excellence. Our charter states that ASU is “a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.” With this in mind, please discuss what experiences and perspectives you would bring to the ASU Law community.
If you claim to be a resident of Arizona, you must submit the residency form.
An applicant has the option to submit additional addenda to explain undergraduate performance, standardized test performance and any other information you would like to provide the admissions committee. Addenda should be no more than one double-spaced, typed page and in a font size no smaller than 11 point.
ASU Law offers binding and non-binding admission programs. Our binding admission programs are designed for applicants who are certain they want to attend ASU Law. When completing the application the applicant must choose from one of the following programs for consideration.
The admissions committee releases decisions in waves. It is in your best interest to apply early in the cycle well in advance of the priority deadline of September 1. For the best consideration, applicants should make every effort to apply as early as possible.
The O’Connor Merit Scholars Program is a binding commitment program designed for those applicants who are certain they want to attend ASU Law. There is no minimum requirement.
The ASU Achievement Program allows applicants who meet certain criteria to apply to the JD program without taking the LSAT. In general, the applicant must have earned or will earn a bachelor's degree from ASU within a particular time frame. If you are interested in applying to the ASU Achievement Program, please contact our office before applying or registering with LSAC.
In order to be eligible for this program, the applicant must satisfy all requirements below:
Any Achievement applicants with a valid LSAT score on file with the LSAC or who register for the LSAT will have their application and/or offer of admission withdrawn.
Review of applications for admission and scholarships is done in waves, instead of on a rolling basis, and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply as early in the admissions cycle as possible. The admissions committee will review, invite for interviews and release decisions on applications submitted and completed within a certain timeframe all together. Applicants will typically receive an update on their application within 4-6 weeks from the date the application is marked complete. There will be four review waves, with the review process beginning on the following dates for complete files submitted prior to that date that have not yet been reviewed:
| Application opens | June 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | |
| Apply by | July 1, 2025 |
| Receive decision by | August 1, 2025 |
| Round 2 | |
| Apply by | August 15, 2025 |
| Receive decision by | September 15, 2025 |
| Round 3 | |
| Apply by | October 1, 2025 |
| Receive decision by | November 1, 2025 |
| Round 4 | |
| Apply by | November 15, 2025 |
| Receive decision by | December 15, 2025 |
| Application closes | November 15, 2025 |
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documents are received by our office. Applicants will typically receive a confirmation email and instructions on accessing the application status checker within three business days of submitting the electronic application.
ASU Law allows applicants to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the preparation of their application materials. Applicants are expected to use this technology responsibly and must certify that the information they submit in their application to ASU Law is true.
Be aware that during the application review process, the admissions committee may request additional information to be provided. The admissions committee will invite applicants to participate in a virtual interview with members of the Admissions Committee and ASU Law community. Applicants must complete the interview to move forward in the review process.
Please check your email regularly and ensure that your voicemail box is set up and can receive messages should the Admissions Office need to contact you to request information.
ASU Law seeks to enroll a dynamic group of individuals who will provide an engaging learning environment, and whose goals after graduation align with serving in public interest, public service, or practicing private or public law in rural and underserved communities.
The admissions committee makes decisions after considering all the information provided by the applicant. Among the factors influencing the admission decision are LSAT or JD-Next performance, undergraduate grade point average, quality and grading patterns of undergraduate institutions, previous graduate education, demonstrated commitment to public service, work and leadership experience, extracurricular or community activities, history of overcoming economic or other disadvantages, uniqueness of experience and background, maturity, ability to communicate, foreign language proficiency, honors and awards, service in the armed forces and publications.
Applicants apply through LSAC and must submit all required application materials. Applications follow ASU Law’s standard admissions committee review process and procedures. There are separate application forms for JD online and on-campus applicants to ASU Law.
Review of applications for admission to the ASU Law JD, part-time and online, is done in waves, instead of on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early in the admissions cycle as possible. The admissions committee will begin reviewing applications as they are marked complete. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documents are received by our office. Applicants will typically receive a confirmation email and instructions on accessing the application status checker within three business days of submitting the electronic application.
There are no residency requirements to apply for or to be admitted as an online student.
Yes, ASU Law will host an online Admitted Students Program for accepted applicants.
ASU Law’s policy is that applicants may only apply to one JD enrollment option at a time. Applicants are only considered for the enrollment option for which they apply.
All aspects of the admissions process will be offered online. Students may choose to visit in person if they would like to see the campus. There are no visitation requirements for students during the course of enrollment in the JD delivered part-time and online.
No, students currently cannot transfer between JD on-campus and online deliveries.
Students currently cannot transfer between JD on-campus and online deliveries.
International students may apply to the ASU Law JD, part-time and online.
Note: Online international students are not issued an F-1 visa or I-20 to travel to the U.S. for school.
Visiting and transfer applications for students enrolled at another ABA-accredited school are currently not accepted.
Admission through the ASU Achievement Program is available.
The ASU Law JD, part-time and online, is designed for those interested in working in public interest, public service, or practicing private or public law in rural and underserved communities. Applicants are not required to commit to such public legal work as a condition of admission, but an expressed interest and dedication to supporting public interest goals will be considered as a factor of acceptance.
