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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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06/02/2026
ASU Law was proud to host the 13th annual Governance of Emerging Technologies and Science (GETS) Conference, bringing together leaders from academia, industry and government to tackle some of today’s most pressing questions around emerging technology.
From artificial intelligence and robotics to genomics, cybersecurity and neuroscience, this year’s conversations explored how we can thoughtfully navigate innovation while addressing the ethical, legal and policy challenges that come with it.
Thank you to all of the speakers, panelists and attendees who made this year’s conference such a meaningful and engaging event. We’re excited to continue these important conversations shaping the future of technology and society!
06/01/2026
Federal policy affecting Tribal Nations is moving fast — but staying informed shouldn’t be overwhelming.
In the new ASU Law Talks, learn how ASU Law’s American Indian Policy Institute developed the Legislative Tracking Dashboard for Tribal Nations, a real-time platform designed to help Tribal leaders monitor legislation, executive orders, grants and public comment periods that impact sovereignty, governance and community resources.
This month, we were proud to host the SRP Sustainability Conference of American Legal Educators (SCALE), welcoming scholars, practitioners, industry leaders and students for two days of engaging conversations on the future of sustainability law.
Attendees explored timely topics ranging from climate and environmental law to energy, water, agriculture and disaster law, sharing innovative research and perspectives on the evolving legal landscape. From meaningful discussions at the pre-conference dinner to a full day of presentations and collaboration, SCALE created valuable opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and inspire future work in the field.
Thank you to everyone who presented, attended and contributed to making this year’s conference such a thoughtful and collaborative experience!
05/29/2026
Former Hopi Tribal Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma has spent years serving his community. Now, with assistance from ASU Law’s Indian Legal Clinic, he has restored his civil rights following past DUI convictions.
His journey reflects the transformative power of rehabilitation and the importance of ensuring pathways to full civic participation.
AI’s future depends on more than computing power; it depends on water and energy.
ASU Law’s Rhett Larson brought that message to the University of Houston Law Center, highlighting how data centers and emerging technologies are reshaping resource policy and community decision-making.
Larson’s work at ASU Law continues to connect law, sustainability and innovation at a critical moment for the future of the American West and beyond. https://bit.ly/4ucTKpW
05/27/2026
The May edition of The LENS celebrates the graduates, stories and unforgettable moments that defined this spring's convocation at ASU Law. 🎓✨
From standout graduates and inspiring journeys to milestone events and convocation highlights, this issue is all about celebrating the next generation of legal leaders. 🎉
That’s why the American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) at ASU Law launched a first-of-its-kind Federal Policy Tracking Dashboard — built to monitor federal actions impacting Indian Country in real time.
Another exceptional year for ASU Law’s Sustainability Law Research Fellows! 🎉
For the ninth consecutive year, every Fellow successfully placed their full-length law journal article with reputable non-ASU law journals — continuing a remarkable program record in which all 44 Fellowship articles completed over the past decade have received publication offers.
Congratulations to this year’s Fellows on their outstanding placements:
• Marie Fredenberg and Lance Mora — “Not for Sale: Preventing a Sell-Off of Federal Lands” — ENVIRONS: Environmental Law and Policy Journal (UC Davis)
• Erin Johnson and Elizabeth Kness — “Wildfire Zoning” — Wyoming Law Review
• Jack Kapps and Dani Zylstra — “Safeguarding Fracking Wastewater Disposal Rules” — Wyoming Law Review
• Hannah Bernier and M’Elise Salomon — “Salvaging Environmental Justice through City Hall” — William and Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
• Noah Edmonds and Jason Huang — “Judicial Streamlining for the Energy Transition” — Wyoming Law Review
We are incredibly proud of these students and their achievements!
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