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The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is set in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, just minutes from mountain hiking trails and rowing on Tempe Town Lake, and just a short drive from ski resorts, the Grand Canyon and the beaches of California and Mexico. It is located in Tempe, part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Phoenix is the fifth-largest city and one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. It boasts world-class restaurants; more than 67,000 acres of public parks; cultural amenities, including ballet, opera, symphony and theater; and professional sports teams in football, baseball, basketball and hockey. Mill Avenue, just a short walk from the law school doors, is a vibrant stretch of coffee shops, restaurants, stores and entertainment, the perfect place to socialize, catch a movie, or pick up the latest fashions or furnishings.
Student Organizations
Opportunities to become involved abound at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. In our innovative atmosphere, it is possible to participate in student organizations that represent your interests. Being an active part of a student organization opens a variety of experiences to you. The organizations serve various purposes and use different leadership structures. Some groups sponsor professional presentations; others have annual activities; others are closely affiliated with Pro Bono Groups. You are not required to serve a leadership role while in law school, but the potential is there if it is something you desire.
Our student organizations are:
American Association for Justice
American Constitution Society
Asian Pacific Law Students Association
John P. Morris Black Law Students Association
Chicano/Latino Law Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Corporate and Business Law Society
Environmental Law Society
Federalist Society
Government & Public Interest Law
Health Law Society
Intellectual Property Student Association
International Law Student Association
Jewish Law Student Association
J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Law & Science Student Association
Muslim Law Students' Association
National Lawyers Guild
Native American Law Students Association
OUTLaw
Res Ipsa Loquitor
Parents At Law School
Phi Alpha Delta
Phi Delta Phi
Small Business Law Student Association
St. Thomas More Law Student Society
Sports & Entertainment Law Students
Student Association for International Law
Women Law Students' Association
Learn more about the Student Organizations at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law .
Pro Bono Program
The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is the leading law school in a metropolitan area of well over three million people. There are an enormous number of lower- and moderate-income individuals in our community who have unmet legal needs, and we offer our students the opportunity to help many of them. Our students embrace this opportunity, and together we are constantly striving to expand the breadth and depth of our pro bono activities.
In addition to experiencing the satisfaction of service, pro bono challenges students to come to terms with both the tremendous reach and the frustrating limits of the law. The practical enterprise provides students a more informed perspective when they are confronted with substantive legal issues in their coursework.
Learn more about the Pro Bono Program.
Student Activities at ASU
Arizona State University offers a multitude of activities for students, ranging from performance art, to leadership, to athletics. The University has several performance venues which feature musical concerts, plays, operas, and dance performances, such as the Gammage, the Kerr Cultural Center, the Lyceum Theatre, the Galvin Playhouse, and the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre. There are also several museums and galleries on the Tempe campus, including the ASU Art Museum, the Digital Arts Ranch, Gallery 100, the Harry Wood Gallery, and the Northlight Gallery.
 If it is athletics that interests you, you'll have plenty of options. The Arizona State University Sun Devils are part of the Pacific-10 conference, producing talented and entertaining teams in many sports: football, baseball, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. For soccer, golf, tennis, swimming, diving, and track there are both men's and women's teams. If you are more interested in participating, there are intermurals sports, as well as a variety of club sports. Very near the law school, the Student Recreation Center provides weight rooms, treadmills and rowers, a gym, an olympic-sized pool, and fitness classes, as well as other outdoor recreation activities.
Activities in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area
The Phoenix Metropolitan area provides all the features and activities you would expect in a big city. Adjacent to the Tempe campus, Mill Avenue has wonderful dining and nightlife, a great place to hang out with friends on a Friday night. You can watch a movie at the Centerpoint Theaters or Valley Art Theatre, shop for clothes or books, get a coffee, or indulge in freshly made ice cream. At the end of Mill Avenue, Tempe Beach Park frequently features festivals and concerts. The park sits on the bank of Tempe Town Lake, where you can rent a boat or kayak to explore the lake.
Phoenix and the surrounding area boast over 67,000 square feet of public parks, three zoos and wildlife parks, and access to other outdoor areas, such as three snow ski resorts within a few hours drive. Cultural events, including ballet, opera, symphony, and theatre, are available throughout the area in many different venues. Phoenix is a big time sports city, with professional and semi-professional teams in football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. World class dining and shopping can be found in the metropolitan area, along with a great live music scene.
Resources for Finding Things to Do at ASU and in Phoenix
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