Camden

Message from the Co-Dean

Welcome to Rutgers Law School's Camden location and to our dynamic community of leading scholars, highly qualified students, and distinguished alumni.

We are working toward a common vision: to be, and be recognized as, one of the outstanding public law schools in the United States and the preeminent institution training lawyers for flourishing careers in New Jersey, the Philadelphia region, and beyond. Whether you are a prospective student, current student, graduate, practitioner, or guest, we invite you to join us in pursuing this mission and building the new Rutgers Law School.

7

minute train or car ride to Philadelphia.

Camden with Philadelphia skyline in the background.

2

minute walk to the U.S. District Court of New Jersey.

US District Court for the District of New Jersey with Rutgers R visible in the background on a student housing building.

6

minute walk to the New Jersey Superior Court.

45

minute drive to the New Jersey State House.

New Jersey State House - the Capital of NJ.

20

minute drive to Philadelphia International Airport.

2

hour train ride to Washington, D.C..

13

minute walk to the BB&T Pavilion.

90

minute drive to our Newark location.

Life in Camden

Within the heart of a major metropolitan area, Rutgers Law's Camden location boasts the best of two vibrant cities: Camden and Philadelphia. The welcoming Rutgers–Camden campus is comfortable (combining green space with urban convenience) and compact (everything’s within a 10-minute walk). Just steps away from a vibrant waterfront district with breathtaking views of Philadelphia, our Camden location puts you within minutes of everything the region offers. It’s all right here: the arts, history, sports, culture, restaurants, and some of the best career-building internships and civic engagement options in the nation.

History of the Camden Location