Rutgers University School of Law

What Rutgers University School of Law does

Rutgers University School of Law is a public, ABA-accredited law school operating as a constituent school of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. It delivers legal education across two New Jersey campuses — Camden (founded 1927) and Newark (founded 1908) — unified under a single administration since a 2015 merger. The institution's core offering is the Juris Doctor (J.D.) program, delivered in full-time, part-time, and accelerated 3+3 formats, complemented by certificate programs (Corporate & Business Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Family Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property), dual-degree options, and a Continuing Legal Education track for practicing attorneys.

The school's educational platform centers on hands-on experiential learning, anchored by 21 clinical programs across Camden and Newark (including immigration, housing, criminal defense, IP, constitutional rights, and international human rights clinics), nine student-run law journals (including the flagship Rutgers University Law Review, dating to 1915, and the Women's Rights Law Reporter, founded 1970 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg), field placements with government agencies and courts, and international study opportunities. Its Legal Analysis, Writing & Research program (LAWR on Camden, LAWRS on Newark) is ranked 8th nationally by U.S. News & World Report in 2026. The institution also operates post-graduation residency (Rutgers Law Associates Fellowship) and pro bono programs serving low- and moderate-income New Jersey residents.

Revenue mechanics rely on tuition (marketed at approximately half the level of competing regional law schools), state appropriations flowing through Rutgers University, alumni donations via the Rutgers Foundation, and endowment income. The school serves a primary customer segment of prospective J.D. applicants, with secondary segments in practicing attorneys (continuing legal education) and underserved New Jersey residents served through clinics and pro bono work. Reported outcome metrics include a 93%+ post-graduation employment rate and a 23,000+ alumni network.

Name

Rutgers University School of Law

Legal name

Rutgers University School of Law

Website

https://law.rutgers.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rutgers University School of Law is a public, ABA-accredited law school with two New Jersey campuses (Camden and Newark) offering J.D., dual-degree, and certificate programs supported by 21 clinics, 9 law journals, and field placements, serving prospective law students, practicing attorneys, and underserved New Jersey residents.

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Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF), Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs (EDAHAIAH), Law School Research Centers & Institutes (e.g., Law & Economics, Human Rights) (EDAHAIAJ), LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC)

Keywords

• Legal education programs
• Law school degrees
• Juris doctor program
• Clinical legal training
• Continuing legal education

Headquarters

HQ city

Camden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rutgers University School of Law is a public law school operating two campuses (Camden and Newark) that delivers the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree along with specialized certificate programs, dual degrees, 21 clinical programs, and student-run law journals. The institution emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on clinics, externships with courts and government agencies, international study opportunities, and a year-long legal writing curriculum. It also offers a post-graduate fellowship, continuing legal education for practitioners, and undergraduate legal studies.

Product overview

Rutgers Law School is a comprehensive law school with two campuses (Camden and Newark) offering a unified J.D. program with multiple delivery formats (full-time, part-time, 3+3 accelerated). The institution provides specialized certificate programs and dual degrees, complemented by 21 clinical programs, 9+ law journals, international study opportunities, field placements/externships, and post-graduation residency programs. Core educational offerings include a top-ranked Legal Analysis, Writing & Research program (ranked 8th nationally), and the Rutgers Law Associates Fellowship for recent graduates. The school emphasizes experiential learning through clinics, pro bono work, and externships with government agencies, courts, and non-profits. Supporting programs include continuing legal education for practitioners, undergraduate legal studies, and the annual Mary Philbrook Public Interest Awards tradition.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• J.D. Program Juris Doctor degree program providing comprehensive legal education with clinical training, experiential learning opportunities, and preparation for bar admission.
• Certificate Programs Specialized certificate programs including Corporate & Business Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Family Law, Immigration Law, and Intellectual Property Law.
• Dual-Degree Programs Combined J.D. programs offered alongside other advanced degrees, allowing students to pursue interdisciplinary legal education.
• Legal Analysis, Writing & Research (LAWR/LAWRS) Year-long foundational course on legal writing, research, and analysis. Camden campus offers LAWR; Newark campus offers LAWRS. Ranked 8th among all law schools nationwide by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
• Clinical Programs 21 clinics on Camden and Newark campuses providing hands-on legal experience handling real cases under faculty supervision across areas including Child Advocacy, Criminal Defense, Women's Rights, Housing Advocacy, Immigration, IP, and International Human Rights.
• Law Journals Student-run law journals producing scholarly legal work, including the Rutgers University Law Review (flagship, since 1915), Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal (founded 1969), Rutgers Journal of Law & Public Policy, Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion, Rutgers Law Record (first online law journal in US), Rutgers Race and the Law Review, Women's Rights Law Reporter (founded 1970 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg), Rutgers Business Law Review, and Rutgers International Law and Human Rights Journal.
• Field Placements & Externships Experiential programs allowing students to work with law firms, government agencies, courts (municipal, state, federal including district, appeals, and bankruptcy courts), and non-profit organizations while earning academic credit.
• International Programs Global experiences including ABA-approved study abroad, travel study courses to locations like South Africa, Cuba, and Argentina, and participation in competitions such as Jessup International Court and Oxford IP Moot.
• Rutgers Law Associates Fellowship Program One-year residency program for recent graduates inspired by medical school residencies, providing supervised legal practice delivering services to low and moderate-income New Jersey residents.
• Pro Bono & Public Interest Programs Extensive pro bono program providing legal assistance to marginalized communities, including the Rutgers University Name Change Pro Bono Project supporting individuals changing gender markers.
• Continuing Legal Education Programs for practicing lawyers to refine legal expertise including Corporate Training and Spanish for Legal Professionals.
• Undergraduate Legal Studies Foundational legal education for undergraduate students pursuing careers in law and related fields.
• Part-Time J.D. Program Flexible J.D. program designed for students who need to balance legal education with work or other commitments.
• 3+3 Program Accelerated program allowing qualifying students to complete their J.D. in three years by integrating undergraduate and law school coursework.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 93% of students employed after graduating
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Rutgers AthleticsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Rutgers Athletics and Rutgers Law School launched a new externship program for law students focused on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) issues and college sports law, expected to begin Fall 2026. Selected students work with athletics department leadership on legal research, NCAA compliance, contract analysis, and policy development under supervision of Chris Chung, Senior Associate Athletic Director.
• The Conference BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership with ESGAUGE, Russell Reynolds Associates, and Rutgers Law School to publish preview of 2026 proxy season, reporting on shareholder proposal activity and regulatory shifts including SEC guidance changes affecting shareholder proposal exclusions.
• ESGAUGEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partner in publishing 2026 proxy season preview with The Conference Board, Russell Reynolds Associates, and Rutgers Law School.
• Russell Reynolds AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partner in publishing 2026 proxy season preview with The Conference Board, ESGAUGE, and Rutgers Law School.
• Reinvestment FundminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025Research partnership with Rutgers Law School and Housing Initiative at Penn studying corporate real estate investors in Philadelphia, finding corporate investors were most active in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods purchasing about 25% of single-family homes.
• Housing Initiative at PennminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025Research partnership with Rutgers Law School and Reinvestment Fund studying corporate real estate investment patterns in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
• Lowenstein CryptominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2022Co-hosted symposium with Rutgers Law and Wall Street Blockchain Alliance featuring CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam discussing fintech and cryptocurrency regulation and jurisdictional tensions with SEC over crypto classification.
• Wall Street Blockchain AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2022Co-hosted symposium with Lowenstein Crypto and Rutgers Law on cryptocurrency regulation featuring CFTC leadership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seton Hall University School of Law: A fellow New Jersey-based ABA-ac JD-granting law school with strong regional placement and competition for the same NJ applicant pool. Seton Hall is the most direct in-state competitor to Rutgers Law and serves many of the same Northeast legal employers.
• Fordham University School of Law: A major Northeast ABA-ac JD-granting law school with extensive clinics, journals, and placement into the New York legal market—the same market Rutgers targets through its Newark campus. Comparable in mission and clinical/experiential scope.
• Boston University School of Law: A Northeast ABA-ac JD-granting school with a comparable clinical and experiential learning portfolio and similar ranking tier. Competes with Rutgers for applicants who want strong employment outcomes in a major metropolitan legal market.
• Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University): A New York City-based ABA-ac JD-granting school with deep clinical, IP, and dispute-resolution programs. Competes for the same Northeast applicant pool and similar employer set, particularly through NYC placements.
• Brooklyn Law School: An independent ABA-ac JD-granting school in NYC with a strong practical-skills and clinical emphasis, comparable to Rutgers' experiential-learning positioning. Competes directly for cost-conscious Northeast applicants.
• Penn State Dickinson Law: A Pennsylvania-based ABA-ac JD-granting law school with a public-university affiliation, regional placement focus, and comparable pricing positioning. Competes for the same PA/NJ applicant pool via the greater Philadelphia market that the Camden campus serves.
• Hofstra Law School: An ABA-ac JD-granting law school on Long Island serving the greater NYC market. Competes for similar applicants with comparable cost structure and clinical programming.
• Temple University Beasley School of Law: A Philadelphia-based public-affiliated ABA-ac JD-granting law school with a similar experiential/clinical emphasis and a comparable price-versus-prestige positioning. Competes with Rutgers for Mid-Atlantic applicants.

Broad incumbents

• University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School: A top-tier Philadelphia-based ABA-ac JD-granting law school and Ivy League institution. Operates in the same broader legal-education category and the same Camden/Philly recruitment corridor, but at a materially higher prestige and price tier.
• Georgetown University Law Center: A leading national ABA-ac JD-granting law school with extensive clinics, centers, and certificate programs. Operates in the same overall category with overlapping product structure (clinics, journals, dual degrees) and competes for the same national applicant pool at the high-prestige end.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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