Students help back boxes at St. Mary's Food Bank

Community impact

Where legal education meets community engagement

ASU Law is shaping communities through law and leadership

Rooted in ASU’s Charter, ASU Law takes fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities we serve.

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor believed the law is most powerful when it serves the people. Her legacy of civic engagement, public service and commitment to justice inspires ASU Law’s deep-rooted dedication to community impact. 

From expanding access to legal resources through our clinics and pro bono initiatives to fostering civil discourse and leadership in our students, we embody her vision of a legal system that uplifts and empowers. 

ASU Law is dedicated to empowering communities through legal assistance, advocacy and access to justice. Initiatives like Native Vote promote civic engagement, ensuring Indigenous communities have the resources and knowledge to participate in the electoral process. Through legal clinics, ASU Law delivers hands-on legal support to underserved populations at little to no cost while providing students educational and leadership opportunities.

ASU Law is also committed to fostering meaningful connections between students, faculty and the community through service, support and engagement. Pro bono work, legal clinics, library resources and public service initiatives provide direct support to those in need, while events and initiatives bring together legal professionals, students and the public to discuss pressing issues and drive positive change. By creating opportunities for collaboration and dialogue, ASU Law strengthens its role as a hub for legal education and community impact.

A student packs boxes for the St. Mary's Food Bank as a wellness activity during the Fall 2024 Orientation

Student-led service projects

ASU Law students are making a direct impact in the community through service, advocacy and meaningful engagement. Whether advocating for underserved populations, supporting local organizations or addressing pressing legal issues, ASU Law students are committed to creating positive change and building a more just society.

Legal service impact

Students and faculty provide legal support through partnerships with organizations, such as the Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, equipping communities with the knowledge to navigate legal systems. Additionally, thousands of hours are dedicated to unpaid judicial externships in U.S. District Courts, Arizona Supreme Court and the Arizona Court of Appeals, ensuring that individuals receive vital legal assistance.

ASU Law community impact by the numbers

68,320 hours

of public service and pro bono activities in the past year

Public service work is in nonprofit organizations and government organizations. Pro bono refers to unpaid legal services.

96%

of ASU Law students participate in public service 

through externships, clinics or pro bono activities.

ASU Law clinics

Under the supervision of faculty and practicing attorneys, ASU Law’s clinics provide students an opportunity to develop the legal expertise and professional judgement to bridge the gap between a legal education and practicing law. The following ASU Law clinics provide accessible legal services to the public, offering community support on a range of legal issues.

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Kate Rosier

Kate Rosier

Assistant Dean, Institutional Advancement and Public Engagement; Executive Director, Indian Legal Program

ASU Law welcomes members of the legal community, nonprofits, businesses and the public to contact our Office of Institutional Advancement to explore sponsorship and partnership opportunities that support and strengthen our mission.
 

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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Sandra Day O'Connor's legacy

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