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When Mireya Arroyo and Luis Acosta decided to pursue their Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degrees at the University of Arizona, they brought more than ambition to the program — they brought each other.
The married couple, both deeply rooted in public service, crossed the graduation stage together this spring, completing a degree that they say has strengthened their ability to approach their work with greater depth, responsibility and purpose.
Arroyo, born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, serves as a justice of the peace for the Moon Valley Justice Court, while Acosta, born in Durango, Mexico, works as a lobbyist in Arizona.
“We were both inspired to pursue the MLS degree because of our shared interest in understanding how law and public policy impact the communities we serve,” says Arroyo. “We see firsthand how decisions that affect people’s lives are shaped. We wanted to better understand those systems and be more prepared when making decisions in our respective roles.”
They chose the MLS program as it not only aligned with where they are in their careers but also allowed them the opportunity to continue working while pursuing a degree that was directly relevant to what they do.
“It felt like a program built for people who are already involved in their communities and want to strengthen their understanding of the law in a practical way,” says Arroyo.
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