Center for Law and Justice
123 Washington Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Rutgers School of Law in Newark is New Jersey's oldest law school. They are committed to a few defining goals, "teaching, scholarship and service." Rutgers law school trains students to become highly qualified, ethical lawyers. Rutgers Law graduates have gone on to become practicing judges, legislatures, government officials and business leaders. Additionally, students have access to the Office of Career Services at Rutgers School of Law-Newark, which offers a wide range of services and programs to assist students and graduates in developing career goals and conducting an effective job search such as skills training programs, panels, workshops, on- and off-campus interview programs, and a web-based job bank.

Rutgers School of Law is located on the Newark campus, home to Newark's most prized cultural institutions: the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the Newark Museum. As the nation's third oldest city, it's no surprise that many leading state and national law firms, government offices, and corporate headquarters are located in this historic town. According to one study, Newark is one of the best cities in the nation to begin a career in law.

Newark is more than just home to Rutgers Law School. New Jersey Institute of Technology and Seton Hall University are only two of the schools that led to the federal Department of education to name Newark among the safest urban campuses in the nation. With New York City only minutes away and Philadelphia less than one hour, graduates have the choice of working in some of the most prestigious law firms and corporations in the world.

Quick Facts:

Rutgers School of Law - Newark has been offering students hands-on legal experience in real cases for over 35 years.

Rutgers law school has eight diverse clinics with involvement in cases with high-profile social and local community impact.

Students at Rutgers law school can participate in projects involved with child advocacy, constitutional litigation, environmental law, federal tax law women's rights and more.

Rutgers School of Law in Newark encourages students to gain legal experience as students to establish areas of interest and develop networking opportunities.

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