The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is dedicated to creating the next generation of legal professionals. 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.
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Why ASU Law
Entering class profile
For our students of color category, we use the primary race/ethnicity a student lists on their law school application.
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ASU Law welcomes its most highly credentialed class
For the sixth year in a row, the entering class of students taking first-year JD courses is ASU Law's most highly credentialed ever, with a median LSAT of 167 and a median undergraduate GPA of 3.90.
This new incoming class comes to ASU Law from eight countries, multiple Indigenous nations, 34 states and four military branches. They join a female-majority student body of more than 1,760 students enrolled in six degree programs and 21 emphasis areas. In line with ASU Law’s commitment to inclusive excellence and access to higher education, 15% of the incoming students are first-generation college graduates.
Bar passage
Bar passage rate
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*Data from the American Bar Association on first-time bar exam pass rate in 2023.
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How much will it cost?
Like all other state universities, Arizona tuition fees are lower for residents than non-residents. Residency classification is determined for all students in accordance with guidelines provided by the Arizona Board of Regents, which reflect current Arizona revised statutes.
We know the total cost of attending a law school involves more than just the tuition. Use our cost of living calculator to compare tuition and living costs compared to other law schools.
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Employment
JD employment rate within 10 months of graduation
![Five year employment summary starting 2018-2023; showing the 2023 national employment average at 85.6% and the ASU employment average as 88.8%.](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/2024-04/2023_JD-Employment-Rate-Bar-Chart3.png)
*Graduates employed in full-time, long-term Bar Passage Required or J.D. Advantage jobs approximately 10 months after graduation
Alumni in all 50 states
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Areas of Expertise at ASU Law
Driven by institutional expertise, ASU Law’s Areas of Expertise are specialized pathways allowing students from each of our degree programs to explore specialty areas led by world-class faculty, combining academic rigor with practical experience. Each area highlights a unique blend of coursework, hands-on experiential opportunities and career prospects, guiding students to tailor their legal education toward their passions and professional goals.
Notable alumni
![Barry Silverman](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/2023-02/barry-g-silverman.jpg)
Barry G. Silverman
JD Class of '76
Judge, United States Court of Appeals
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
![Cecil Patterson](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/cecil-patterson-slider.jpg)
Cecil Patterson
JD Class of '71
Former Judge,
Arizona Court of Appeals
![Roslyn Silver](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/roslyn-sliver.jpg)
Roslyn O. Silver
JD Class of '71
Senior Judge, United States District Court
for the district of Arizona
![Diane Humetewa](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/diane-humetewa-slider.jpg)
Diane Humetewa
JD Class of '93
Judge, United States District Court
for the District of Arizona
![Gloria Navarro](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gloria-Navarro_0.jpg)
Gloria Navarro
JD Class of '92
Judge, United States District Court
for the District of Nevada
![Kyrsten Sinema](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/kyrsten-sinema-slider.jpg)
Kyrsten Sinema
JD Class of '04
U.S. Senator, Arizona
![Joe Sims](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/joe-sims-slider.jpg)
Joe Sims
JD Class of '70
Of Counsel, Jones Day
![John R. Lopez](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/john-r-lopez.jpg)
John R. Lopez IV
JD Class of '98
Justice,
Arizona Supreme Court
![John Tuchi](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/john-tuchi.jpg)
John Tuchi
JD Class of '94
Judge, United States District Court
for the District of Arizona
![Michael Liburdi](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/michael-liburdi.jpg)
Michael T. Liburdi
JD Class of '02
Judge, Unites States District Court
for the District of Arizona
![Rebecca Berch](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/rebecca-berch-slider.jpg)
Rebecca White Berch
JD Class of '79
Former Chief Justice,
Arizona Supreme Court
![Ruth McGregor](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/2023-02/Ruth-Mcgregor.jpg)
Ruth McGregor
JD Class of '74
Former Chief Justice,
Arizona Supreme Court
![Sissie Shank](/https/law.asu.edu/sites/default/files/sissie-shank.jpg)
Sissie Roberts Shank
MLS Class of '16
President & CEO
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning, Inc.
ASU Law in the community
Discover ASU Law
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Phoenix and Arizona
See the sights of downtown Phoenix in this quick tour through the city's center
Nightlife in downtown Phoenix runs the gamut from sophisticated to historical to hipster. This video introduces you to some of the nightlife options available in Phoenix’s urban heart.
There are places in Arizona that defy the senses, daring you to believe the impossible. See the wonder of Arizona.