Degree Programs

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 tailor your education to your career goals.

Degrees offered:

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• JD Advanced Standing (JDAS)
• JD Transfer Applicant
• JD Visiting Applicant
• Master of Laws (LLM)
• Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
• Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB)

The JD, JDAS, and LLM are for people who want to practice law. The MLS and MSLB are for people who want to understand legal principles and apply them to their industry, but do not intend to practice law.

JD and MLS students may also choose to pursue another degree while going through law school. Refer to the concurrent degree options on the respective JD and MLS pages to learn more.

With a comprehensive curriculum - more than 250 unique courses offered each year - ASU Law students have unparalleled opportunities to customize their degree to their areas of interest.

ASU Law students can take advantage of popular focus areas, regardless of the degree they are pursuing, to fit their interests and career goals. ASU Law's programs offer students unparalleled opportunities to practice law or master legal principles in a variety of fields, and prepare them to thrive within a changing legal landscape.

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