• Strategic Plan

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Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Rutgers Law School, New Jersey’s flagship public law school, is dedicated to providing educational experiences of exceptional quality and value to a diverse student population. We shape a more equitable legal system in our surrounding communities, across New Jersey, and beyond. This strategic plan represents significant input from many constituencies and charts a path for the law school over the next five years.

Mission

Rutgers Law School expands access to legal education, fosters academic excellence, and empowers students to practice with integrity, lead with purpose, and champion justice in New Jersey and beyond.

Goals

We will fulfill our mission by accomplishing six interrelated goals:

1.

Expand our capacity as a national model for student access.

2

Provide exceptional student learning through a commitment to academic excellence.

3

Deepen our connections with our communities through our clinical programs, commitment to social justice, and strategic partnerships.

4

Promote an ambitious culture of scholarly inquiry leading to high-quality and meaningful scholarship.

5

Establish a robust culture of community, collaboration, and connection.

6

Develop effective operational structures, practices, and resources to support all aspects of our mission.

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