Rutgers Law School proudly celebrates the Class of 2025—an inspiring group of graduates whose stories reflect perseverance, service, leadership, and resilience—both in and out of the classroom. These future lawyers represent a rich variety of backgrounds and dreams. Their stories are just a few examples of how Rutgers Law helps shape dynamic legal careers.
When Deidra Hopkins walked across the Commencement stage, her five young children were right beside her. It’s the culmination of three years of hard work and dedication, balancing motherhood, a full-time job, and a demanding part-time law school program.
As part of a practicum course offered through Rutgers Law School’s Center for Transnational Law, a group of students traveled to Geneva, Switzerland for a firsthand look at international human rights in action. They also drafted memos on the six countries under review by the United Nations Committee Against Torture.
Cuba may not be a Spring Break hotspot—particularly given that Americans are prohibited from visiting the island solely for tourism. But for a group of Rutgers Law students, Cuba turned out to be a unique and educational Spring Break destination, made possible through a law school travel course.
Rutgers Law's Pro Bono Program in Camden teamed up to host a Wills for Heroes event to provide estate planning services to first responders and their spouses.
Rutgers Law's Jessup International Moot Court Team competed at the Eastern Regional Competition in Charlotte, facing some of the most competitive teams east of the Mississippi.