ASU Law students interested in sustainability will be on the cutting edge by helping to pave the way for the laws and policies surrounding it.
Environmental Sustainability Area of Excellence
Degree Pathways
Degrees and certificates
Juris Doctor (JD)
A JD degree is beyond just preparing individuals for legal practice and qualifying them to take the bar exam. The JD equips graduates with critical thinking, analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities that are highly transferable across diverse careers. Whether pursuing a career in law, business, government or nonprofit sectors, JD holders bring a deep understanding of legal frameworks, ethics and negotiation skills to their roles.
An integral part of the JD curriculum is the top-ranked Legal Method and Writing Program. This program is designed to ensure practice-ready students who are well-equipped to succeed when they begin externships, summer jobs, clerkships and legal careers.
JD certificates
ASU Law certificates are specialized credentials that allow students to focus their studies in key areas. These certificates enhance JD degrees by providing in-depth expertise and recognition in specific legal fields.
Master of Laws (LLM)
An LLM degree is for legal professionals (with a JD degree or foreign equivalent) seeking specialized expertise in a specific area of law. It enhances career opportunities by deepening knowledge, expanding networks, and often facilitating entry into higher-level roles in law firms, multinational corporations, government agencies and academia.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
If you want to understand legal principles and apply them to your field of interest without actually becoming a lawyer, the MLS is for you. An MLS degree from ASU Law can open new professional opportunities or simply enhance the career you already have. Graduates frequently advance in their careers, secure promotions or launch their own businesses.
Emphasis areas
Emphasis areas within the MLS program at ASU Law allow students to tailor their studies to specific career interests. These specialized tracks provide focused education and credentials that enhance career opportunities and expertise in chosen legal fields.
In-person and online: Law and Sustainability
Course offerings
First-year JD students take courses in civil procedure, contracts, torts, legal method and writing, property, constitutional law, criminal law, legal advocacy and professional responsibility.
Master’s degree and second- and third-year JD students can choose from a diverse list of course offerings that explore a range of trending and impactful subjects, such as:
- Biodiversity Law
- Global Environmental Justice
- Indian Energy
- Wilderness Law and Policy
Explore past, current and future lists of course schedules and descriptions.
What questions do you have for us?
Explore Environmental Sustainability
Experiential pathways
ASU Law students are well-prepared for their careers the moment they earn their diplomas thanks to legal clinics, mentorship from world-class faculty and the option to customize their law school experience.
