Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

What Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law does

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (ASU Law) is a constituent college of Arizona State University, a public research university, headquartered at the Beus Center for Law and Society in downtown Phoenix with additional experiential learning sites in Washington D.C. (the Barrett & O'Connor Washington Center, the only law school with its own D.C. location) and Los Angeles. Established in 1967 and renamed in 2011 to honor former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the college offers an ABA-accredited Juris Doctor (JD) program requiring 88 credit hours (30 required core credits plus 58 electives), delivered full-time on-campus or part-time online, alongside advanced degrees including the Master of Laws (LLM) with specialties in Biotechnology and Genomics, Global Legal Studies, and Tribal Policy; the #1 nationally ranked Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with 20+ emphasis areas; the MLS Health in Health Care Compliance and Administration; the SHRM-aligned Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL); and the Bud Selig Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB). Certificate offerings include the Indian Law Certificate and the Law and Sustainability Certificate, supported by signature programs such as the Indian Legal Program (founded 1988, with connections to Arizona's 22 tribes and the Gila River Indian Community), the Law and Sustainability Initiative, the American Indian Policy Institute, and the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty (co-founded with NCAI).

The college's technology footprint centers on online learning management systems and digital platforms that support hybrid and online degree delivery, supplemented by a FastApp 10-minute application process for selected programs, test-optional JD admissions, and the Ross-Blakley Law Library's research assets including an Indian Law libguide and the AIPI's legislative tracking dashboard. The institution does not publish a consumer app or API surface, and no proprietary AI/ML technology is described in the available data. The Beus Center for Law and Society serves as the physical anchor in downtown Phoenix, opened in 2017.

The business model is tuition-driven and supplemented by state appropriations through ASU, alumni donations, and corporate/philanthropic partnerships. Revenue streams include tuition and fees across the JD, LLM, MLS, MLS Health, MHREL, and MSLB programs (with annual billing cycles and per-program pricing not publicly disclosed), plus institutional support from Arizona State University, endowments, and named partnerships with Salt River Project (SRP Sustainability Conference), Freeport-McMoRan via the MacCready Family Foundation, Ho-Chunk Inc., the Gila River Indian Community, the Kyl Center for Water Policy, and the Society for Human Resource Management. The go-to-market motion is sales-led via direct admissions, supported by content marketing (ASU Law Talks blog, newsroom), events, social media, and virtual campus tours. The customer base comprises prospective JD candidates, master's degree students, certificate candidates, and continuing legal education audiences, segmented vertically across practice areas including Indian law, environmental/sustainability law, sports law, human resources, and health care compliance.

Name

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Legal name

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Website

https://law.asu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is an ABA-accredited constituent college of Arizona State University offering a JD plus LLM, MLS (ranked #1 nationally for legal master's graduates), MHREL, MSLB, and certificate programs across Phoenix, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles, serving prospective lawyers and non-lawyer professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Law Schools (e.g., Tax, IP, International, Trial Advocacy) (EDAHAIAF), LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC), Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs (EDAHAIAE), Clinical Legal Education & Legal Aid Clinics (Law School–Run) (EDAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Juris doctor degree
• Legal education programs
• Master of legal studies
• Law school admissions
• Online legal degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from JD, LLM, MLS, MHREL, and MSLB degree programs including full-time, part-time, on-campus, and online modalities. JD program requires 88 credit hours for graduation.
2. University Support and Endowments: Institutional funding from Arizona State University, donations, and alumni support for program development and scholarships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is an ABA-accredited law school that delivers a Juris Doctor (JD) degree along with advanced legal master's programs (LLM, MLS, MLS Health, MHREL, MSLB) through on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities at locations in Phoenix, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. The school emphasizes experiential learning, bar exam preparation, and specialized training in areas such as Indian law, environmental and sustainability law, sports law, and human resources/employment law.

Product overview

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law offers a comprehensive portfolio of legal education products centered around its core JD degree, supplemented by specialized master's programs (LLM, MLS, MLS Health, MHREL, MSLB) and certificate programs (Indian Law Certificate, Law and Sustainability Certificate). The institution provides multiple delivery formats including on-campus, online, and hybrid options across campuses in Phoenix, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. Key programs include the nationally recognized Indian Legal Program (ILP) offering specialized training in tribal law since 1988, the Law and Sustainability initiative ranking #14 for Environmental Law, and the #1 ranked MLS program for legal master's graduates. The institution also provides research fellowships, student organizations, and experiential learning opportunities through clinics and externships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Indian Legal Program (ILP): One of the most respected Indian law programs in the nation, offering JD, LLM, and MLS programs focused on tribal sovereignty and Indigenous justice
• Law and Sustainability Initiative
• Ross-Blakely Law Library
• ASU Barrett & O'Connor Washington Center
• ASU Law Talks

Products and services

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree The foundational ABA-accredited law degree (88 credit hours) preparing graduates for legal careers in private practice, public service, and policy. Available full-time on-campus (3 years) or part-time online (3.5-4 years) at locations in Phoenix, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles.
• Master of Laws (LLM) Advanced degree for JD holders or foreign equivalents seeking to specialize in Biotechnology and Genomics, Global Legal Studies, Tribal Policy, or Law and Government. 1+ years duration with locations in Phoenix, Washington D.C., and online.
• Master of Legal Studies (MLS) The #1 ranked MLS degree in the U.S. (NCES 2019-2024) for non-lawyers seeking legal knowledge across 20+ emphasis areas in business, health care, criminal law, and more. Available part-time or full-time, online or on-campus. 1+ years duration.
• MLS Health (Master of Legal Studies in Health Care Compliance and Administration) Specialized online MLS degree preparing healthcare professionals to understand and apply legal and regulatory frameworks in health care settings without becoming lawyers. 1+ years duration, fully online delivery.
• Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL) SHRM-aligned specialized HR master's degree for professionals in human resources, recruitment, and operations. 10-course curriculum covering U.S. Law and Legal Analysis, Employment Law, HR and Employment Law, and electives. Offered fully online or on campus in Phoenix; 1+ years duration.
• Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB) The Bud Selig Sports Law and Business program blending sports, law, and business study with faculty expertise in sports management, law, and operations. 1-2 years duration, located in Phoenix.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.94% first-time bar passage rate (2025), exceeding 84.10% national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• College of Global FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on sustainability and global futures initiatives, integrating law and sustainability focus with broader university sustainability goals and vision
• Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater policy research and education collaboration contributing to Law and Sustainability programming and career support for students
• Watts College of Public Service & Community SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting public service and community solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration in law and public policy
• Salt River Project (SRP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual SRP Sustainability Conference of American Legal Educators sponsors cutting-edge faculty research in sustainability-related legal areas
• Freeport-McMoRanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate supporter of Law and Sustainability programming and initiatives through MacCready Family Foundation and direct corporate giving
• Ho-Chunk Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning economic development corporation owned by Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska hosting traveling class for Contemporary Issues in Tribal Economic Development at corporate headquarters in Winnebago, Nebraska
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier professional organization (300,000+ members) recognized MHREL program as first law school fully aligned with SHRM curriculum guidelines, enhancing graduate employability and certification preparation
• Labriola National American Indian Data CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Indian Legal Program and Professor Trevor Reed to develop templates and license agreements respecting Indigenous intellectual property and cultural property laws
• Gila River Indian CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian Legal Clinic partnership providing students real courtroom experience in tribal courts with tribal communities
• National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty at ASU Law with American Indian Policy Institute to bridge digital divide on tribal lands

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Michigan Law School: Michigan Law is a T-14 law school that ASU Law references as a benchmark in rankings. It serves a similar outcomes-driven JD applicant pool and competes for high-credential students considering top-tier public law schools.
• Northwestern Pritzker School of Law: Northwestern is a top-tier ABA-accredited law school with a strong MLS and LLM portfolio. ASU Law explicitly benchmarks against Northwestern in NCES master's rankings, making it the closest incumbent peer for non-JD programming.
• USC Gould School of Law: USC Gould is a comparable private law school on the West Coast with established MLS and specialty programs. ASU Law references USC as a benchmark in NCES legal master's rankings and competes for the same Los Angeles-area applicant pool.
• Georgetown University Law Center: Georgetown Law is a premier ABA-accredited school with one of the largest LLM and MLS enrollments nationally. ASU Law competes with Georgetown for the same LLM, MLS, and continuing legal education audience.

Emerging players

• Lewis & Clark Law School: Lewis & Clark is an ABA-accredited school with strong environmental and animal law specialty programs. It competes with ASU Law's #14-ranked Environmental Law program for sustainability-focused JD applicants.

Direct peers

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law: Mitchell Hamline is a direct peer in hybrid and online JD delivery, pioneering blended-format legal education. It competes head-to-head with ASU Law for working-professional JD applicants seeking flexible pathways.
• Western Michigan University Cooley Law School: Cooley Law is a direct competitor in online and hybrid JD delivery, with multiple enrollment start dates and flexible scheduling that closely parallels ASU Law's online JD design.
• University of Dayton School of Law: Dayton Law has built an online JD program that competes directly with ASU Law's online pathway, offering comparable flexibility and pricing for working adults pursuing a juris doctor.
• Syracuse University College of Law: Syracuse Law offers an online JD option and similar mid-tier ABA-accredited programming, competing for the same outcomes-focused, non-traditional applicant pool that ASU Law targets with its part-time online JD.

Regional players

• University of Oklahoma College of Law: Oklahoma Law is an ABA-accredited regional public law school with strong Indian law offerings. It overlaps with ASU Law's Indian Legal Program in the Southwest tribal law ecosystem, though it does not directly compete for Phoenix-based students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/asucollegeoflaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/arizonastateuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-state-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandradayoconnorcollegeoflaw
• Xx.com/asu

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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