Juris Doctor, JD

The JD degree program from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law prepares the next generation of legal scholars to become successful lawyers. The Juris Doctor program offers a large selection of courses with options for transdisciplinary study with other departments on campus. Students find the opportunity to take classes with a more traditional, theoretical focus and to take advantage of many options that focus on the development of practice skills. The variety of focus areas offered by ASU Law include: business law criminal law health law Indian law intellectual property international law international rule of law and security law, science and technology law and sustainability patent practice sports law and business trial advocacy First-year Juris Doctor students take courses in civil procedure, contracts, torts, legal method and writing, property, constitutional law, criminal law, legal advocacy and professional responsibility. After the first year, all courses are electives; students must satisfy two writing requirements and an experiential requirement in order to graduate. A full list of graduation requirements can be found on the ASU Law website. Focus areas, certificates, study abroad options, the Washington, D.C., campus and many other opportunities are available to enhance students' experiences. Students also can pursue a Juris Doctor concurrently with other degrees from ASU, such as an MBA, MSW or MSLB, or a PhD in justice studies. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine students also have an opportunity to pursue a dual JD/MD degree. More details: https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/masters-phd/major/ASU00/LWJDJD/juris-doctor-jd