Visiting & Virtual Events

Applying While Black: Navigating Law Admissions
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
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As current law students committed to diversity and inclusion, we feel it is our obligation to help and support the next generation of underrepresented applicants of color gain admission to law school. Despite 12% of all law school applicants identifying as Black, Black candidates made up only 8% of all first-year law students in 2023. When you compare this to Caucasian/White candidates, who made up 51% of all law school applicants and 58% of all 1Ls in the same year, one can reason that inequities exist within the pipeline to the legal profession.

The Executive Director of the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence Aaron Taylor’s article titled The Marginalization of Black Aspiring Lawyers argues that law schools’ overreliance on the LSAT in the admissions process effectively limits the enrollment of Black candidates in law schools. Moreover, when candidates apply directly affects their chances for being accepted to law school due to rolling admissions. Mr. Taylor’s research reveals that “43% of Black law school applicants applied in March or later,” when there are limited numbers of seats and scholarship monies at most law schools.

With so many people online and in real life offering various and differing opinions, we decided to partner with our Law School’s Admissions Office to dispel common myths and demystify the admissions process. On December 3 at 5:30 p.m. ET, we will host a webinar that is focused on providing you with guidance about studying for the LSAT, compiling your application materials, selecting law schools, deciding when to apply, and financing your legal education.

MSP Virtual Open House
Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM ET
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Rutgers Law School's Minority Student Program (MSP) is a nationally-acclaimed and highly successful post-admissions program that serves students of any race or ethnicity who are members of groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession, and who have faced discrimination or overcome social and economic hardships. The program takes a proactive approach to help students to succeed in law school by offering legal skills development, academic support, alumni mentoring and networking, internships and other opportunities.

Join us Dean Cliff Dawkins, Dean of the Minority Student Program in Newark, Rhasheda Douglas, Dean of the Minority Student Program in Camden, and current MSP students on both campuses as they discuss how Rutgers Law is cultivating a community that supports historically underrepresented students on the pathway to success in law school and the legal profession.

Getting Involved @ RLS
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
5:00 PM ET
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You likely have heard of law journals, trial teams, and moot court, but what are they and how can you get involved? Listen to members of the Rutgers Law’s Journals, National Trial Team, Moot Court Board, Student Bar Association, and various student organizations as they share with you the process to join and the work they do.

Clinical Programs Webinar
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
5:00 PM ET
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Rutgers Law School is a pioneer in clinical education and currently boasts 22 clinics across its two campuses in Newark and Camden where student casework for actual clients is principally supervised by full-time Rutgers Law faculty. Students in the clinical education programs learn lawyering skills and development of professional identity, working with clients on numerous issues - including Constitutional Rights, International Human Rights, Domestic Violence, Non-Profit and Small Business Development, Intellectual Property, Children's Rights, Criminal and Civil Justice, and many others.

Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, February 12 at 5 PM ET as our clinical students discuss the robust clinical opportunities at Rutgers; short stories about student experiences; specialized areas of practice; extracurricular activities; and more.

Rutgers Law clinic students have:

• Freed wrongfully imprisoned persons
• Helped qualified immigrants receive asylum
• Obtained appropriate educational services for children with disabilities
• Protected victims of domestic violence
• Formed corporate non-profits
• Worked on copyrights and trademarks
• Completed Congressional and public policy research
• Filed amicus briefs in cases in the nation's and state's highest courts

Advancing Your Career: Navigating The Journey From Law Student To Lawyer
Thursday, April 10, 2025
5:00 PM ET
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Join Rutgers Law School's Career Service Office and students as they provide a window into the myriad opportunities for our students to work across the tri-state region and beyond. Learn how Career Services professionals at Rutgers Law are providing students with all of the resources they need to successfully navigate the job search process including: mock and informational interviews, practice panels, On-Campus Interviews (OCI), networking events, and more. Regardless of the campus you decide to attend, students have access to a wealth of resources and staff across both locations in Newark and Camden.

Whether you want to work in the tri-state region, across the country or internationally, learn how Rutgers Law is equipping our students with the skills, strategies, and connections to find their dream jobs. Join us for this online program to learn more!

Part-Time Student Panel
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM ET
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Please join us for this online student panel that provides an opportunity to speak with current Rutgers Law part-time students. Learn more about the student experience, how you can get involved, and the community here at RLS. This panel will be moderated by a member of the Admissions Office. Q&A will follow the initial panel portion of the presentation.

During this interactive session, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from our students about various aspects of student life, including:

• Academic resources and support
• Extracurricular activities and organizations
• Networking and career opportunities
• Work-life balance and wellness initiatives
• Community and diversity at Rutgers Law

Whether you have questions about course workload, finding your niche within our vibrant community, or simply want to connect with fellow future classmates, this panel is designed to provide you with valuable insights and perspectives to better understand the Rutgers Law experience.

Virtual Information Session
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM ET
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Please join us for this online information session that will highlight the many opportunities that await you as a future Rutgers Law School student. Members of our Admissions Office will discuss the application process, the mission and values of the Law School, experiential learning opportunities, curricula for full-time and part-time students, and the culture and community within the Newark and Camden campuses. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and learn as much as possible.