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Arizona State University Lauded as One of Nation's Top Law Schools

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PHOENIX, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (ASU) ranks No. 26 among the nation’s leading law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of graduate schools. The college moved up five spots in one year and is now in the top 13 percent of the 198 accredited law schools evaluated as part of the survey. The college also ranks No. 9 among public law schools in the nation, as well as No. 9 among all accredited law schools west of the Mississippi. Key contributors to the rise in rankings for ASU’s law college include a year-over-year increase in GPA, bar passage rate, and job placement within nine months after graduation. The 2016 best law schools report also recognizes ASU’s law college for its flagship programs including, Legal Writing (No. 8), Health Law (No. 12), and Dispute Resolution (No. 11). ASU law students have won six national writing awards in the past four years, including the Burton Award, Scribes Awards, Albert S. Pergam International Law Writing Competition, and Mary Meors Wenig Student Writing Competition. The college has also bolstered its Health Law program, led by Professor James Hodge, who is joined by national and international leaders in the field like Regents Professors Gary Marchant and Rebecca Tsosie. “Student success is our top priority,” said Douglas Sylvester, dean of ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. “Students tell us they choose our college because of the connections and externships we are able to provide, the value they get from their investment, and the breadth and quality of our programs.” Students also enjoy a faculty to student ratio of 10 to 1. “In fall 2016, the benefits to ASU law students will further increase with our move to a new, multi-million dollar building in metropolitan Phoenix, just steps away from the legal, political and economic heart of Arizona,” Sylvester said. Last year, ASU’s law college provided more than 300 externships — at least one for every eligible enrolled student — and clinical spots for every student such as a unique opportunity to draft and prosecute patent applications at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The college offers more than 150 courses per year for students who want to become lawyers, as well as customized, flexible Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degrees for non-lawyer professionals who want grounding in legal basics but do not intend to practice law. Later this week, ASU will host a Sports Law and Business Conference that will bring together experts such as Tony Dungy and Oliver Luck to examine the future of the sports industry. In May, ASU will host its inaugural Sustainability Conference of American Legal Educators. These are just a sampling of the many events available to students, alumni, thought leaders, and community members. Based on data collected by the American Bar Association, ASU’s law college was No. 5 among the nation’s public law schools and No. 19 among all accredited law schools for placement in JD required jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported job growth of 10.7 percent in legal occupations through 2022, adding 334,000 jobs. ASU offers a three-year JD, advanced standing JD, a one-year Master of Laws (LLM), and one-year MLS degrees with a variety of specialization and concurrent degree options. ASU also offers alumni of the law college an opportunity to continue their legal education through a Pay What You Want model as part of a “Law for Life” program. Select, recent graduates of the ASU law college may also be hired by the ASU Alumni Law Group, a not-for-profit law firm in the Phoenix area that provides affordable legal solutions. About the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is one of the leading public law schools in the country. Currently ranked No. 26 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, the College is the preeminent law school in metropolitan Phoenix, the nation’s sixth-largest city. In addition to its renowned faculty, the College is home to several leading centers and programs recognized for excellence, including the Center for Law, Science & Innovation, the Center for Law and Global Affairs, and the Indian Legal Program. Its students choose and benefit from numerous opportunities for experiential and practical-skills training, as well as an array of theoretical courses. With a writing program that is ranked No. 8 nationally by U.S. News, a wide range of clinical opportunities, a breadth of externship offerings, and a pro bono program that annually contributes more than 100,000 hours of legal and law-related services to the community, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is pursuing a path of excellence, engagement, and opportunity. For more information, visit law.asu.edu. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140814/136299 SOURCE Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

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ASU Hosts Annual Healthy Lifestyles Conference

Theo nguồn tin Arizona State University trên mạng của prnewswire.com Two-day conference features industry experts presenting the latest research on non-traditional approaches to health PHOENIX, Jan. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ –Students and health care professionals are encouraged to attend Arizona State University’s Building Healthy Lifestyles Conference February 7-8, 2014 at Old Main in Tempe, Arizona. The conference aims to shift traditional medical thinking toward a paradigm of lifestyle as medicine. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140116/LA46536) The conference’s theme is, “Lifestyle as Medicine: Beyond Pills and Procedures,” and will feature nutrition, physical activity and exercise physiology experts discussing lifestyle-based alternatives and adjuncts to contemporary drug therapy and procedures frequently used to treat America’s common chronic health conditions. Internationally-recognized scholars, including Laurie Goodyear, PhD (Harvard Medical School), Dr. David Jenkins (physician and professor at the University of Toronto), Mark Haykowsky, PhD (University of Alberta), and Glenn Gaesser, PhD, (Arizona State University, author of Big Fat Lies: The Truth About Your Weight and Your Health) are some of the featured speakers at the conference. Goodyear will present data from her provocative research that examines the effects of exercise on fat tissue; Jenkins will discuss the effects of dietary strategies for the management of cardiovascular risk. Haykowsky will share his insights into the treatment of advanced cardiovascular disease such as heart failure with exercise training and Gaesser will present data on the positive health effects of short bouts of exercise. “At its core, the conference is a gathering of world-renowned experts, sharing their research and building ideas on improving the health and well-being of people all over the world,” said Linda Vaughan, director of the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion (SNHP). “Students will experience several unique benefits from attending the conference because it gives them a rare opportunity to meet with the researchers behind the studies they’ve been reading.” The conference is hosted by doctoral students in SNHP’s Interdisciplinary Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness program from the College of Health Solutions. For more information on registration, including obtaining an early bird discount by registering before January 17, 2014, visit snhp.asu.edu/bhlc. Questions about the event can be sent via email to bhlconference@gmail.com. The College of Health Solutions offers students high quality education with real-world experiences and connections in a variety of health and health care related fields. The college works across the university and with strategic partners to improve health outcomes, lower costs and increase access. The college aims to have a lasting, positive impact on health nationally and globally, starting with efforts locally. Visit chs.asu.edu to learn more. Arizona State University Phoenix, Arizona USA asu.edu SOURCE Arizona State University College of Health Solutions RELATED LINKS http://www.asu.edu

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