J.D. Program

Rutgers Law School’s curriculum ensures professional skills and values within a theoretical framework that promotes intellectual growth and a commitment to social justice. Full-time students complete the 84 credits required for graduation in three years, and part-time students typically complete the program in four years.

The required curriculum gives students a solid foundation in the essential conceptual and analytical methods needed to be influential lawyers in complex professional environments. The small-section program enables first-year students to work closely with faculty members and bond quickly with their classmates. The first-year legal research, writing, and analysis program feature a team of seasoned instructors who provide detailed feedback on progressively more challenging assignments designed to prepare students for law practice.

Two schools, each with distinctive strengths, have created one law school with extraordinary opportunities for learning experiences and career growth.

Rutgers Law School—with locations in Camden and Newark—offers a world-class faculty; a curriculum of exceptional breadth and depth, in theory, practice, and interdisciplinary studies; a geographic presence that spans one of the nation's 10 largest legal markets (New Jersey) while also offering immediate access to two of the five largest markets (New York City and Philadelphia); an alumni network with over 20,000 members; and a strong tradition of diversity and social impact.