JD anywhere. Justice everywhere.
The ASU Law Juris Doctor (JD), delivered part-time and online, is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to train lawyers to work in public interest, public service, or in private or public law in rural and underserved communities.
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ASU Law believes prestige and access can co‑exist to educate its students and serve its communities.
With our entrepreneurial approach, we embrace diverse groups and are dedicated to serving the community.
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is dedicated to creating the next generation of lawyers and industry leaders. Honoring the legacy of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and charged with upholding her namesake, our graduates are well-prepared to shape all aspects of the legal field from public service to private practice, to fields that work in and around the law.
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 customize your education to your career goals.
#36 best law school in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#1 in the U.S. for legal master's graduates
NCES, 2019 - 2023
Ahead of Northwestern, Georgetown, USC and Texas A&M
5 top-ranked specialty programs
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Criminal Law | Dispute Resolution | Environmental Law | Health Care Law | Legal Writing
7:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Small class sizes and accessible faculty enhance classroom discussions and encourage the sharing of diverse perspectives.
94% of graduates employed*
ABA report, 2024
*or pursuing graduate studies 10 months after graduation
ASU Law degree programs
Become an attorney and practice law
Our Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Laws (LLM) programs are for individuals with aspirations of becoming practicing attorneys of law or reaching expert level knowledge in a specialty of law. As national leaders in technology, health law, Indian law and many more, your competitive edge begins on day one.
JD, full-time on campus
Achieve your Juris Doctor (JD) at ASU Law as a full-time, on-campus student in three years.
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JD, part-time online
Achieve your Juris Doctor (JD) at ASU Law as a part-time, online student in four to five years.
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LLM
Achieve your Master of Laws (LLM) at ASU Law as a part-time or full-time student in just one year.
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Law school isn’t just for lawyers. Our legal master’s degrees are tailored for professionals seeking to obtain a competitive career edge with legal knowledge without becoming lawyers. With more than 20 areas of study, our on-campus and online graduate degree options are designed to help you take the next step in your career path.
MLS
Achieve your Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at ASU Law with flexible learning options and choose between one of 20 emphasis areas to advance your career.
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MHREL
Achieve your Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL) at ASU Law with flexible learning options and advance your career in human resource management.
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MSLB
Achieve your Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB) at ASU Law in the heart of Phoenix, home to four professional sports teams and national sporting events.
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Online master's degrees
Achieve a master's degree at ASU Law in a variety of emphasis area with flexible, top-ranked learning offered fully online.
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ASU Law locations
Students can curate their educational experiences in Phoenix, Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles.
Phoenix, AZ
In the heart of downtown Phoenix, our state-of-the-art Beus Center for Law and Society serves as the home for ASU Law.
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Los Angeles, California
Students at ASU Law have a special opportunity for experiential learning for a semester in Los Angeles, California.
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Washington, D.C.
ASU Law is the only law school that is based outside of Washington, D.C. that has its own Washington, D.C. location and provides a full academic and professional program, including prestigious externships and program opportunities.
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