ASU Law Talks

ASU Law Talks

ASU Law Talks is a resource blog from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, featuring helpful articles by expert law faculty and staff with deep knowledge in legal education. Our stories include Q&A sessions, helpful tips and clear insights answering common questions about law school, advanced degrees, program comparisons and career possibilities, empowering you to make informed decisions about your legal education journey.

 

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ASU Law ranks No. 8 nationally for bar passage differential and achieved a 91.94% first-time bar passage rate in 2025, outperforming the 84.10% national average. Assistant Dean Andrew Jaynes explains how ASU Law prepares students for bar exam success.

Learn how electronic discovery is transforming legal practice and explore the ASU-Arkfeld eDiscovery, Law and Technology Conference at ASU Law.

Explore the Center for Law and Global Affairs at ASU Law and discover how international law, global externships and public service opportunities prepare students for global legal careers.

Learn how rural attorney shortages affect access to justice and how ASU Law’s online, part-time JD is preparing lawyers to serve their communities.

Learn how ASU Law’s Master of Legal Studies helps professionals apply legal education immediately at work while supporting long-term career goals through high-ROI, career-aligned emphases.

Federal policy affecting Tribal Nations is accelerating rapidly, with a surge in legislation, executive orders and AI-driven agency changes raising concerns about sovereignty, consultation and access to critical services – prompting Tribal leaders to prepare and strategize at the 2026 Wiring the Rez conference.

Learn how NIL, agency relationships and compliance shape sports business decisions – and how ASU Law’s Master of Sports Law and Business prepares industry leaders.

Explore how Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl and reggaeton spotlight legal issues of culture, citizenship and power through an ASU Law lens.

Employment law shapes everyday HR decisions from investigations to policy enforcement. Legal fluency helps HR professionals manage risk support fairness and lead effectively.