“The soft market conditions provided the school with many appealing options," Hoselton says. "It was the ideal time for them to be in the market."

The relocation stems from the school’s commitment to enhancing its learning environment, improving student outcomes and its increasing student enrollment. The new location is closer to courts, law firms, the light rail, student housing and downtown amenities.

“Our location in the heart of the legal community and justice system maximizes our students' ability to utilize many resources in the downtown area,” says Shirley L. Mays, dean of Phoenix School of Law. “As a law school with nearly 1,000 students and employees, our presence downtown confirms our commitment to Phoenix and will benefit both the city and the broader community.”

Phoenix School of Law will occupy more than 50% of the 20-story building, which is located at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Washington Street. It will move into its new space, which is located on the 13^th thru 20^th floors and a portion of the first floor, on August 1.

The new campus will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology, an operational mock courtroom, a legal clinic and a law library with an expansive physical of legal resources, as well as a variety of electronic databases.