ASU Law School
General Info
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is the law school at Arizona State University located in Tempe, Arizona. The law school is approved by the American Bar Association and opened in 1964. The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law was ranked 51st nationally by U.S. News and World Report in 2007. The law school was renamed after retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in 2006. The College of Law is frequently ranked as one of the top 10 legal writing schools in the nation. It also provides certificate programs for Indian Law, Law Science and Technology, and International Law. Clinical programs are available include, Civil Justice Clinic, Criminal Practice Clinic, Immigration Clinic, Indian Legal Clinic, Mediation Clinic, Public Defender Clinic, and Technology Ventures. Longtime faculty include Jonathan Rose, Michael Berch, Alan Matheson, and Bob Bartels. Patricia White is the current Dean.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.asu.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) asulaw.admissions@asu.edu
- (Location) Tempe, AZ
ASU Law School Admissions
ASU Law School is considered a Competitive law school, which accepts only 44% of its applicants. Comparatively, Asu is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1423 | 616 (43.29%) | 215 (15.1%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.39 | 3.63 | 3.80 |
| LSAT | 158 | 161 | 163 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $27,074 | $42,794 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $21,388
- Living off-campus: $21,388
- Living at home: $21,388
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 11/15
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 03/01
- Application Fee: $65
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ASU Law School COMPARISON TOOL
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ASU Law School Community
ASU Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Asu is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 51
- Part Time: 66
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 32
- # Minority Faculty: 17
Ratio
12.2 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
ASU Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. ASU Law School 1L section size is 14% larger than law schools in Arizona and 23% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 397
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 180
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 289
- Law Journals: 104
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 2.1%
- Second Year: 3.4%
- Third Year: 0.5%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
ASU Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The ASU Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 96% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 98.3%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 46.0%
- Business: 17.0%
- Government: 19.0%
- Public Interest: 6.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Arizona: 79%
- California: 4%
- Colorado: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 98.3%
- First Time Takers: 174
- Average School: 89.5%
- Average State: 73.7%
- Pass Difference: 15.8%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Arizona: 73.7%
- Passed: 153 of 171 (89.5%)
- State Average: 73.7%
- Difference: 15.8%