Low-to-moderate-income residents of New Jersey can get low-cost legal aid through the Rutgers Law Associates. We help with a wide variety of legal issues. Learn more about how we can help.
Get Legal Help
With campuses in Newark and Camden, we leverage our public law library, clinics, pro bono initiatives, and legal service programs to support individuals, businesses, and communities facing legal challenges. Learn more about how to access legal support from Rutgers Law.
Community-Centered Legal Aid for Your Needs
Domestic Violence Support
Our Domestic Violence Project provides representation to victims of domestic violence in various matters, including final restraining order hearings, contempt hearings, and more. If you are in a domestic violence situation, we can help you access legal resources and support.
Overturn a Wrongful Convinction
The New Jersey Innocence Project at Rutgers was established to help New Jersey residents who have been wrongly convicted of crimes seek exoneration and reacclimate to life after incarceration. If you or someone you know is currently incarcerated, learn more about how we might be able to help.
Expunge Your Record
Since 2018, our Expungement Law Project has provided information for more than 300 people looking to expunge their records and filed petitions for dozens of clients. Learn more about how we can help you get rid of your public record.
Housing & Landlord Tenant Issues
Our Housing Justice Project’s mission is to advocate for broader social change, including work in the area of the implementation of landlord-tenant reform and equity impact analysis in the landlord-tenant arena. Learn more about how we may able to help you find support for your living situation.
Immigration Support
The Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project (RICAP) provides free immigration legal services to all enrolled Rutgers students and provides immigration information and resources to all. Learn more about how we can help you or someone you know navigate the immigration system.
Ongoing Community Support & Resources at Rutgers Law
Get legal support from one of our clinics. Faculty-supervised law students take on a limited number of clients each year at no cost to the client. Find a clinic that can address your legal needs.
The Rutgers Law Library offers a wealth of resources for law students, faculty, and the greater Rutgers community. Do research in our library and find answers to your legal questions.
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