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J.D. Degree Program

The Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is a three year program. The College of Law's innovative curriculum allows students to focus their learning and experience. The first-year curriculum requires all students to take Contracts, Torts, Constitutional Law I, Property, Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Legal Research and Writing, Legal Method and Writing, Law and the Regulatory State, and the Dean's Session. After the first year, the only required courses are Professional Responsibility and Criminal Procedure or Constitutional Law II. All other courses are electives. Students must complete a total of 88 credit hours and write a substantial paper to complete the graduation requirements.

Several Centers and Special programs can enhance the study and opportunities for students in the JD program.
  • Center for Law, Science & Innovation
  • Indian Legal Program
  • Center for Law and Global Affairs
  • Clinical Program
  • Legal Method and Writing Program
The College also offers several concurrent degrees*, including:
  • J.D./M.B.A.;
  • J.D./M.D., with the Mayo Medical School;
  • J.D./M.S.W
  • J.D./Ph.D., in Justice Studies; and
  • J.D./Ph.D., in Psychology with the Department of Psychology 
*Applicants for any concurrent J.D. Degree Program must apply to both programs.
  
 
  
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Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law ASU College of Law College of Law
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
1100 S. McAllister Ave.
P.O. Box 877906
Tempe, AZ 85287
(480) 965-6181