The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is dedicated to creating the next generation of lawyers and industry leaders. In 1965, President G. name and legacy.
Homer Durham hired Willard H. Pedrick to become Arizona State University’s first law school dean and tasked him with the responsibility of building, literally from the ground up, its very first law school. Located on ASU’s Tempe campus, Armstrong Hall housed the law school until its move to the downtown Phoenix campus in 2016. Over 50 years ago, 83 students graduated with their Juris Doctor from t
he ASU College of Law. Today, over 650 students graduate annually from ASU Law, receiving one of our four degrees: Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Legal Studies (MLS), or Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB). The law school has accomplished many significant milestones in its 50+ years. In 2006, the law school was renamed to honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. It is a privilege—and a great responsibility—to be entrusted with Justice O’Connor’s (ret.) Students continue to personify Justice O’Connor’s legacy and lifetime work to advance civics education and civic engagement and discourse, by donating more than 110,000 hours of public service each year. In 2016, ASU Law moved to the Beus Center for Law and Society at the ASU downtown Phoenix campus further enhancing the law school’s ability to serve the community and provide students access to the best legal opportunities. Students can also study beyond Phoenix at ASU campuses located in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, as well as participate in global study abroad and externship or internship opportunities. ASU Law’s world-class faculty and administrators provide students with unparalleled opportunities to gain insights and practical skills needed to address legal challenges locally, nationally, and globally. ASU Law also prides itself on its network of engaged alumni and its relationship to the broader legal community, which has fully embraced the law school and is dedicated to the success of its graduates. Led by Co-Interim Deans Adam Chodorow and Zachary Kramer, ASU Law has risen in national and world rankings, continuing to attract highly credentialed students and offering more personalized programs than any other law school in the country. ASU Law is currently the No. 25 best law school in the nation (No. 9 public school) and is the youngest law school in the top 25 as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. ASU Law also has six programs ranked in the top 30 and consistently ranks highly for job placement. The law school is also No. 1 in the state for student outcomes and No. 1 in the state for bar passage, often exceeding the national average. Code of Conduct:
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06/23/2026
ASU Law Professor and Director of the Center for Public Health Law and Policy James Hodge is helping shape the national conversation on public health policy.
In a recent NPR story, Hodge shared his expertise on how states are rethinking public health powers and what those changes could mean for future outbreak responses.
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Weakened public health powers raise outbreak risks
Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other COVID-era restrictions.
06/22/2026
AI is becoming a bigger part of legal practice. But what should lawyers keep in mind when using it?
In this short video, Daniel Drane, the executive director for Wolin Family Center for Intellectual Property and the Center for Law, Science and Innovation, shares five important considerations for attorneys navigating AI in their work.
How do education and real-world HR experience spark innovation?
For ASU Law MHREL graduate Rhad Fakhoury, the combination of his master’s degree and working in human resources helped him recognize inefficiencies in the hiring process — and inspired him to create a solution.
As Arizona faces a changing water future, ASU Law Professor Rhett Larson is helping communities separate fact from fiction.
In a recent Scottsdale town hall, Larson discussed water reuse, Colorado River challenges and why innovation will be key to long-term water security.
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‘Potties-to-potable paranoia’ proscribed
With the Colorado River drying up, a flood of debate over expected cuts to Scottsdale’s water supply is washing into this election year.
06/17/2026
In this episode of Ask Admissions, ASU Law's Amy Best, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, shares practical advice for law school reapplicants, from strengthening your application to demonstrating growth since your last submission.
Watch to learn how to put your best application forward! 📝
06/16/2026
The Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU, American Indian Policy Institute and the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty has been awarded a $50,000 grant from ASU Women and Philanthropy to help Tribal Nations shape the future of AI.
The "Exploring AI in Indian Country" initiative will bring together Tribal leaders, policymakers, legal scholars and technology experts to develop AI resources and governance frameworks that protect Tribal sovereignty, cultural knowledge and Indigenous data.
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has been named a recipient of Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2026 Excellence in Innovation Award: Law Schools. 🏆
The national honor recognizes ASU Law’s innovative part-time and online JD, which is expanding access to a top-ranked legal education through flexible learning, personalized student support and hands-on opportunities through the AI and Legal Tech Studio.
What if understanding the law could make you a stronger health care leader? 🏥
The newest ASU Law Talks explores how ASU Law's new Master of Legal Studies in Health Care Compliance and Administration (MLS Health) helps professionals navigate regulations, manage risk and lead with confidence in today's rapidly evolving health care landscape.
Big congratulations to ASU Law students Michael Wilde (rising 3L), Amelia Raudales (rising 3L), Elena Wood (rising 2L) and Samantha Kenkel-Danly (rising 2L), who have advanced to the oral rounds of the 2026 Nuremberg Moot Court Competition in Germany! 👏
After months of research, writing and advocacy preparation, the team earned a spot among a select group of law students from around the world who will present oral arguments in one of the premier international criminal law competitions.
This achievement reflects the team's hard work, talent and dedication to international law, and we're proud to see them representing ASU Law on a global stage this July.
Join us in wishing them the best as they head to Nuremberg!
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