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Prospective Graduate Students

Fall 2027 Admission: Dr. Simmons is considering applicants to the Law and Psychology PhD program for Fall 2027 whose research interests align with her work in developmental psychology and law, juvenile justice, legal-system involvement, risk and resilience, and related areas. More information about the program and application process is available on the ASU Law and Psychology PhD website. Dr. Simmons is not accepting M.S. Psychology students. 

  • Presidential Graduate Assistantship (PGA) Scholars: The Law and Psychology PhD program will also be recruiting two PGA scholars for Fall 2027 admission. Scholars will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary community of faculty and graduate students conducting research across areas including developmental psychology and law, juvenile and family law, legal decision-making, eyewitness memory, policing and interrogation, and the consequences of legal-system involvement.

    • The PGA provides doctoral students with financial support (full tuition, a stipend, and health insurance), individualized faculty mentoring, professional development, and opportunities for interdisciplinary research and training.

    • Applicants do not need to already have a master’s degree, and the GRE is not required. 

    • Prospective applicants interested in working with Dr. Simmons are encouraged to indicate this interest when applying to the Law and Psychology PhD program.

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IMPORTANT: Dr. Simmons does not schedule calls, provide individualized application feedback, or answer detailed questions about applicant competitiveness prior to reviewing applications.
 

Prospective Research Assistants

The R2R Lab recently completed its Fall 2026 research assistant recruitment cycle and is not accepting new RA applications at this time. The lab anticipates reopening recruitment in January 2027. Highly motivated students interested in psychology, law, and research are invited to submit a Lab Interest Form. Applicants whose interests and goals appear to align with current lab activities may be contacted for an interview and asked to provide a CV or résumé.​ Research assistants are expected to:

  • Commit to the lab for approximately one year.

  • Contribute approximately 10 hours per week.

  • Participate in regular lab meetings and other required lab activities.

  • Complete research tasks reliably and independently while communicating regularly with the research team.

Undergraduate and M.S. students may have the option to participate for course credit during the academic year, depending on current lab needs and availability.

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