Every year in February, the nation recognizes the history and contributions of the Black community in the United States. There is no shortage of trailblazers at Rutgers Law School who paved the way for generations and altered the course of American history. Here are just a few Rutgers Law alumni who broke ground in their respective legal fields and beyond.

The U.S. Supreme Court has recently made pivotal decisions carrying profound short- and long-term implications and changing the landscape of American law. Rutgers Law professors in Camden and Newark take a look at the most pressing legal issues in 2024.

Thanks to summer internships offered through the Center for Transnational Law (CTL), Rutgers Law students interested in international law and human rights can hone their skills while living and working like a Latin American local. Now accepting applications for summer 2024, these unique internships place students in non-governmental organizations across Latin America where they’ll enrich their classroom education with global, hands-on work.

School of Criminal Justice Professor Sarah Lageson has spent years researching how online access to criminal records—including expungements that are granted but not made public for years–can damage lives and perpetuate inequality.

Meghan DeVol `24 was honored with a law student award from the Philadelphia Bar Association at its Public Interest Law Day celebration on December 5. Each year, the Public Interest Section recognizes one graduating student from each Philadelphia area law school.

An Essex County judge has appointed a receiver to take over management of 75 Prospect Street in East Orange, New Jersey. Members of the 75 Prospect Street Tenant Association demanded a receiver in two separate lawsuits due to the Weiss Property Group’s well-documented history of neglect, including pervasive leaks, mold, and dysfunctional elevators. Effective December 7, 2023, the receiver, who was proposed by Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), is charged to take immediate control of the building and to hire contractors to make repairs. The court’s order bars the building’s owner and members, including Mordechai Weiss, from entering the building and collecting rents. 

Rutgers Law School’s Power of Attorney (POA) podcast has been named as a Finalist in the “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Podcast or Audio” category of the third annual Anthem Awards.

Rutgers Law Professor J.C. Lore is the inaugural recipient of the Jo Ann Harris Public Service Award from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA). This award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and supporting public service programs, which are designed to improve the skills of lawyers who help underserved communities. NITA made the announcement on December 1.

“I chose to attend Rutgers University Law because of its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness,” said Diana Pasculli RLAW‘12, Executive Director at the NJ Department of Education. “At Rutgers, I benefited from incredible professional mentors and a network of civic-minded peers, and the institution emphasized the importance of paying it forward.”

“Before law school, I had never stepped inside a law office,” said Rutgers Law first-year student Louis Juliano of Hamilton, New Jersey (NJ). “I went on four different law office trips. I learned that lawyers are always learning how to learn.”

More than 170 alumni, faculty, students, and guests gathered to honor three outstanding Rutgers Law Camden alumni at the Governor James J. Florio Scholarship Benefit and Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony. The event was renamed this year in honor of the late former governor of New Jersey and alumnus of Rutgers Law who passed away last year. More than 30 law students also attended the gala, widely known as the “DAAC,” on November 9 at The Merion in Cinnaminson.

Veterans Day is a yearly reminder to celebrate and pay tribute to those who have proudly served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Meet some of our Rutgers Law veterans who have served our nation and who continue to serve.