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Educator by day, ASU Law student by night

During her time studying at Arizona State University, Margaret Zahm spent her days filling the minds of high schoolers in Michigan then hopping onto her computer in the evening to complete her Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
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ASU Law grad prepares to tackle world of sports with a legal lens

Kyle Goodier came to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University from Pennsylvania, determined to launch his career with an NBA team after graduation. Now, as he prepares to walk across the stage to receive both his Juris Doctor and Master of Sports Law and Business, that dream is finally within reach.
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ASU Law grad earns degree while balancing duty and education

For the past year and a half, Ariel Parker has spent countless hours on the laptop at the kitchen table of her California home. With her cats nearby for comfort, she has worked toward earning a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. And, now, this fall, it all pays off.
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ASU Law student shifts focus to help shape a sustainable future

Mohamed Magazuba is ready to open the doors of his career and explore the many opportunities surrounding sustainability issues. This fall, he is receiving his Master of Legal Studies with a specialization in sustainability law from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
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International student pursues sports passion through law and business program

Since he was a child, Oluwadurotimi “Rotimi” Ogunjobi knew his future would be in politics. Growing up in Nigeria, he was interested in how laws impacted people’s lives. But as he grew, he realized he wanted to be more involved in another passion of his — sports. That led him to the Master of Sports Law and Business program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
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ASU Law lands No. 1 in the U.S. for legal master’s graduates

Rooted in ASU’s charter, ASU Law strives to make quality legal education accessible and equips professionals from various fields with the skills to advance because of their knowledge of laws and regulations, no matter what industry they come from. ASU Law is  No. 1 in the nation for the most legal master’s graduates from 2019 to 2023, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
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An ASU Law student’s mission to make a difference through law, service and community

It’s always been about finding ways to give back and serve his community for Jacob Martinez. His future became more defined as he nurtured his passion and participated in community development work. He wanted to find ways to help others for the rest of his life.
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Service to law: A journey of dedication and purpose

It’s fall 2023, and a new chapter has begun for Marine Co
Janis Palma is graduating from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with her Master of Legal Studies after working for four decades in the court system as an interpreter. Courtesy photo

ASU Law grad understands the language of law

Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable fall 2023 graduates.
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