WHY ARIZONA
University of Arizona Law is rooted in tradition, but not bound by convention. We value diversity of thought, encourage educational exploration, and cultivate compassionate and community-oriented professionals motivated by the desire to create change where it’s most needed.
ACADEMICS AT-A-GLANCE
With more than 100 courses and seminars in specialized areas of the law, our students learn both the theoretical aspects and practical skills necessary for a successful legal career. Whether your focus is business law, public interest, environmental law, health law, or a myriad of other traditional or emerging specialties, at University of Arizona Law you can create a customized path and course of study that fits your future plans.
To learn more visit law.arizona.edu/academics.
1L: THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR CAREER
No two students will follow the same course of study at University of Arizona Law, but all students will follow a path that takes them through the first year’s theoretical foundation of law.
First-year classes will teach you the basics of the law and legal system while our small sizes allow you to receive individualized academic support from your first-year professors who you’ll come to know as mentors, friends and trusted advisors.
Preparing to Practice, developed by our Career Development Office, has a strong focus on professional development and helps students understand the hiring process.
Contracts ` Civil Procedure ` Torts ` Legal Research, Analysis & Communication
` Preparing to Practice (one-credit course)
Electives
SMALL SECTION CLASS SIZE 30
You’ll be automatically registered for your first year classes, with the exception of an elective of your choice in your second semester.
SPRING ` Criminal Procedure ` Property ` Constitutional Law I ` Legal Research, Analysis & Communication II ` 1L Elective
Our Legal Writing Program is ranked #8 in the nation by U.S. NEWS and led by a team award-winningof faculty.
YEAR 2
JD CONCENTRATIONS
` Business Litigation
` Criminal Law
` Environmental Law, Science and Policy
` Family and Juvenile Law
` Health Law
` Immigration Law and Policy
` Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy
` Intellectual Property
` International Trade and Business Law
` Tax Law & Policy
` Transactional Business Law
2L: SPECIALIZE IN YOUR INTEREST
With a solid foundation in the basic principles of law under your belt, your second year allows you to pursue the areas of legal and intellectual inquiry that excite you most. In addition to our core curriculum, University of Arizona Law offers courses, clinics, certificates and skills-based learning opportunities across an array of specialty areas.
4 SCHOLARLY JOURNALS
` Arizona Law Review
` Arizona Journal of International & Comparative Law
` Arizona Journal of Environmental Law & Policy
` Arizona Law Journal of Emerging Technologies
YEAR 3
3L: PREPARING TO PRACTICE
Your 3L year will help you put the “practice” in practitioner. Externships, legal skills competitions, including Moot Court, and our dedicated Bar prep team help law students develop professional habits that will allow them to turn their ambitions into meaningful careers.
EXTERNSHIPS
University of Arizona Law provides academic credit to students studying law through a variety of externship placements in government, non-profit, legislative, executive, judicial, corporate, and for-profit entities where students engage in substantial legal work. Our Phoenix program is particularly popular among students!
OPPORTUNITY TO SIT FOR THE BAR EARLY IN FEBRUARY
G L O B A L
An inherently global institution, University of Arizona Law offers students numerous opportunities to gain a global perspective and to learn about international law through related course work and extracurricular activities, studying and working in other countries, assisting our world-class faculty on international research projects and interacting with classmates who hail from all across the globe.
FORMAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
University of Arizona Law partners with exemplary law schools outside of the U.S. to welcome their students into our classes in Tucson, while our partners welcome you to their classes abroad. Most exchanges are limited to one semester, but extending to two semesters can be possible.
Exchange program availability changes from semester to semester, but recent partners include:
` Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas (Mexico)
` Dalhousie University (Canada)
` Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Mexico)
` McGill University (Canada)
` Universidad Panamericana (Mexico)
` Universite d’Ottawa (Canada)
` Université Jean Moulin (France)
To learn more visit law.arizona.edu/study-abroad.
A LEADER IN GLOBAL EXPANSION
Our international connections and proximity to the Mexican border have led us to create two one-ofa-kind programs for lawyers and professionals in Tucson and abroad.
The Diplomado Program in Mexican Public Law and Policy is taught in Spanish by elite Mexican legal scholars and practitioners, offering a specialized credential to students who complete all four courses.
Foreign Diplomat Training Program has trained 186 Mexican diplomats on foundational U.S. law to better serve their citizens living, traveling and working in the U.S. “The quality of the program offered and the commitment to the training of our officers has been extraordinary,” said the Hon. Esteban Moctezuma, ambassador of Mexico to the U.S.
COMMUNITY
We believe that big things happen in small communities, which is why we’ve cultivated a supportive environment filled with students, faculty, staff and alumni who propel each other forward.
GETTING INVOLVED
Students at University of Arizona Law never shy away from playing an active role on campus and in their community. They’re motivated to gain experience, hone valuable leadership skills and make connections. So it’s no surprise that our students lead and participate in more than 30 on-campus organizations.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
We believe in a holistic definition of success, one that goes beyond your grades. That’s why we offer plenty of resources (both big and small) with your overall well being in mind.
` Membership at the university’s NorthREC recreation and wellness center, just a six-minute walk from the law school
` On-campus healthcare services
` Access to treatment via the university’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
` Law students have Metta, LLC, a private coaching and psychotherapy practice offering confidential counseling sessions at no cost
` Empathetic faculty and administrators who are committed to your wellbeing
When you need a break from studying, visit the library’s meditation room for a moment of zen.
TUCSON
Welcome to the Old Pueblo, famous for mild winters, stunning sunsets and a multicultural population that reflects the rich diversity of the Southwest. You can be secluded or social in Tucson. The city’s central core is a vibrant area with the University of Arizona, Fourth Avenue and a lively downtown, or stray in any direction from the interior to find endless outdoor space. Tucson is known for its culture and incredible dining, which can be found no matter where you are.
The best way to truly see what University of Arizona Law and Tucson offers is to come see for yourself.
Schedule your visit today at law.arizona.edu/visit .
350 days of sunshine annually
#2 Best Places/Town to Live (Outside magazine)
Surrounded by five mountain ranges
Nearly 1 million residents
800 miles of bike paths
First U.S. locale named a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy Tucson ranks one of the “25 Most Fun Cities in America” (USA Today)
OUTCOMES
LIFE AFTER LAW SCHOOL
University of Arizona Law graduates have an outstanding record of success in the national employment market. In addition to extensive resources and interviewing opportunities available to all students and alumni, our Career Development Office will develop a custom career plan to match your professional goals and see to it that you have the skills, network and opportunities you need to hit the ground running in your new career.
Our approach has led to a consistent increase in employment rates each year including the Class of 2022 which posted the highest employment rate in college history.*
To learn more, visit law.arizona.edu/careers.
EMPLOYMENT STATS
Class of 2022 Employment Stats
` 88.3% were employed in full-time, long-term jobs
` 20.7% judicial clerkships
` 14.9% public interest
` 8.9% government
` 41.4% private practice
*Full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage or where JD is an advantage, 10 months post graduation.
RECENT EMPLOYERS
` Navajo County Attorney’s Office
` U.S. Court of Appeals—10th Circuit
` Kirkland & Ellis
` Colorado Public Defender
` Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
` Arizona Supreme Court
` Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
` Lubin & Enoch
` PricewaterhouseCoopers
` Vietnam Veterans of America
` Holland & Hart
` Arizona Attorney General’s Office
PASSING THE BAR
The bar exam is a rite of passage for law students across the country. At University of Arizona Law, students routinely post passage rates well above the state and national average. And thanks to our innovative February Bar Exam option and our standing as a Uniform Bar Exam state, you have more career opportunities after you pass.
To learn more, visit barsuccess.arizona.edu.
ULTIMATE BAR PASS RATE CLASS OF 2020 83.3%
What’s the Uniform Bar Exam? As a Uniform Bar Exam state, when you take the bar in Arizona, you’ll earn a portable score that can be transferred to seek admission in any of the other 35+ UBE jurisdictions including NY, MA, CO and TX.
The February bar exam option allows you to get your results before graduation and gain a competitive edge in your job search.
AFFORDABILITY
University of Arizona Law is one of the most affordable law schools in the country. Our non-resident JD tuition is significantly less expensive than most public law schools’ in-state tuition, and is vastly less expensive than most private schools. A smaller debt burden means financial peace of mind. Don’t believe us? See for yourself.
TUITION
Resident: $24,500
Non-resident: $29,000
$71,824 ASU
Both our resident tuition and non-resident tuition are less than $30K/yr.
$63,660 Pepperdine
$57,693 Hastings
$68,986 Boulder
$29,000 UA
Other law schools in the region
SCHOLARSHIPS
Admitted JD students are considered for merit and need-based awards as part of the admissions process; no separate application is necessary.
FULL-TUITION+ TECHLAW FELLOWSHIP
This elite opportunity is reserved for highperforming students with a background in STEM fields who we are confident will be leaders and influencers in our JD class and in the legal profession. The fellowship is reserved for JD applicants with a qualifying STEM undergraduate degree or work experience.
TechLaw Fellowship includes:
` Full- tuition scholarship
` $10,000 supplemental cash stipend
` Exclusive early employment opportunities with our panel of TechLaw employers
` A formal program of study
` A dedicated faculty mentor
` Special programming at the intersection of law, business and sciences throughout the University of Arizona
Andrew Keane Woods’ (Milton O. Riepe Professor of Law & Distinguished Legal Scholar) teaching and research interests include cybersecurity, the regulation of technology, and international law, both public and private.
AFFORDABILITY
FINANCIAL AID
Federal loan information and application materials may be obtained by contacting the University of Arizona Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. To learn more, visit law.arizona.edu/finaid .
YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM
University of Arizona Law is proud to be a sponsor of the Yellow Ribbon Program in support of our nation’s veterans. The program provides additional assistance to cover tuition and fees.
HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS RECEIVING MORE THAN FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS (45.2%)* #1 [ [
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APPLICATION OPTIONS
University of Arizona Law creates more opportunities for qualified students to apply to law school.
We are proud to have been the first law school to accept the GRE, launching a national trend that transformed legal education admissions.
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Tests logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, reading comprehension
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O ered year-roundFor those with a law degree from a non-U.S. law school
Used by many graduate and professional schools No standardized test score required
Tests verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing
Graduate in two years
You may apply with an LSAT or GRE score earned any time in the last five years.
If you have already taken the LSAT, those scores will be considered regardless of other scores you submit with your application.
A NEW ADMISSIONS PATHWAY
Founded at University of Arizona Law in 2019, JD-Next is a fully online, non-credit summer course that exposes students to the fundamental reading and analysis skills they will further develop in law school. The course culminates in an exam, shown to be a valid and reliable predictor of success, without the substantial racial disparities that infect other admissions exams.
In spring 2023, the ABA granted a request to allow schools to admit students using scores from the JD-Next exam which means you can apply to law school without taking the LSAT or the GRE.
Visit JD-Next.org for more information.
Contact the University of Arizona Law admissions office at law-admissions@arizona.edu for help determining which application path is right for you.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 15, 2024
MORE AT law.arizona.edu/apply-jd
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
RInterested in applying to University of Arizona Law? Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. Complete applications must be submitted through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) at lsac.org by July 15.
Traditional applicants will need the following to complete the application process:
` Completed University of Arizona Law application and residency classification information
` Personal statement (double-spaced, 4 pages max)
` Resume
` Two or more letters of recommendation
` Transcripts for all coursework completed after high school
` Proof of Bachelor’s degree (earned by your law school enrollment date)
` CAS Report
` LSAT, GRE or JD-Next Scores (school code for GRE: 2670)
Contact the University of Arizona Law admissions office at law-admissions@arizona.edu for help determining which application path is right for you. To learn more, visit law.arizona.edu/apply-jd.
If you have a non-U.S. law degree, you may be eligible to apply via Advanced Admissions for NonU.S. Lawyers. This program offers an accelerated path, allowing you to earn your JD in two years.
Advanced Admissions applicants will need the following to complete the application process:
` Completed University of Arizona Law application
` Official university transcripts for your first law degree and any other graduate degree
Include an official translation to English if the original is in a different language
` Resume
` Personal statement (double-spaced, 3 pages max)
` Two or more letters of recommendation
At least one letter should be from a faculty member at the institution awarding the first law degree.
` English proficiency (all non-native English speaker applicants must submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or seek a waiver)
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