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Diversity & Inclusion
At Rutgers Law, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive community. We believe in embracing differences and advocating for inclusion in all aspects of legal education and beyond. Explore our commitment to equity and anti-racism through the resources below.
Inspired to Belong
As a woman of color and first-generation college graduate, it was imperative that my law school be a nurturing and welcoming environment. On the first day of 1L orientation, [former Co-Dean] Mutcherson and [former Vice Dean] Hawkins addressed my entire class about combating imposter syndrome and told us that, no matter what we’d been through or the doubts we had, we belonged. From then on, Rutgers Law’s culture of kindness and unwavering support reinforced that message time and time again. I am proud to belong at Rutgers!
Shelleah Jackson '24
Resources
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Commitment in Action
We know it’s not enough to say that discrimination is bad - which is why we practice what we preach. We do this through both university policies and by getting involved ourselves. Learn more about the actions we take as an institution and individually to fight racism and discrimination.
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