New class represents students from more than 35 states, 11 countries
For the fifth year in a row, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is welcoming a record-breaking class of students.
The Juris Doctor (JD) class of 2025 comprises close to 290 students from more than 35 states and 11 countries. It is the highest credentialed to date, with a median LSAT score of 167 and a median GPA of 3.85.
New Master of Sports Law and Business students socialize during an orientation session before the start of their first class on Aug. 15. Photo by Tabbs Mosier/ASU Law Download Full Image
ASU Law remains steadfast in its commitment to diversifying the legal field, and this year’s JD class represents a record number of diverse scholars. Students of color make up more than 35% of the class, while 20% are first-generation college students and 19% identify as LGBTQ.
"We are excited to welcome this incredibly talented cohort of students to ASU Law," says interim Dean Zachary Kramer. "We always strive to give our students an unparalleled legal education in an inclusive environment that is committed to student success. These students are going to thrive with us.”
Kiara Sims, an incoming first-year JD student from Wyoming, is a first-generation college student and the first in her family to attend law school. For her, ASU Law checked all the boxes, including being situated in downtown Phoenix, employment outcomes and the hospitality the college offered.
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