Law

The Rutgers University-Camden Juris Doctor (JD) Program is designed to prepare students for successful careers in the legal profession through a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum. Anchored in a commitment to academic excellence, the program combines foundational legal knowledge with practical skills, fostering critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and effective advocacy. Students in the program benefit from small class sizes and personalized attention, which create an engaging learning environment conducive to active participation and individual development. The curriculum offers a broad spectrum of courses covering core areas such as constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, torts, property law, and civil procedure, alongside specialized electives in areas like environmental law, health law, intellectual property, and international law.

In addition to classroom instruction, the program emphasizes experiential learning through a variety of clinics, internships, and moot court competitions. These opportunities enable students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, gain practical skills, and establish professional networks. Rutgers-Camden’s strong connections with local, state, and federal courts, law firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations provide students with valuable internship placements and mentorship opportunities. The program also promotes community engagement and public service, encouraging students to consider the societal impact of legal work and to develop a professional identity rooted in integrity and service.

The faculty comprises experienced legal scholars and practitioners dedicated to mentoring students and fostering academic achievement. The program prepares graduates not only for successful bar examination outcomes but also for diverse careers in law, including private practice, public service, academia, corporate counsel, and non-profit organizations. Additionally, Rutgers-Camden offers a robust support system for students, including academic advising, career counseling, and skill-building workshops to ensure overall success. With a focus on fostering diversity, inclusion, and a global perspective, the Rutgers University-Camden JD Program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in an increasingly complex legal landscape and to make meaningful contributions to society.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 13683 Year (National)
• USD 27978 Year (International)

*During their three years at CCAS, BA/JD students will pay tuition and fees to Rutgers at the undergraduate rate. Starting with the fourth year, when students begin courses in the Law School, students will pay tuition and fees at the Law School rate. Beginning with the fourth year, financial aid will be calculated in accordance with the Law School’s then-current student eligibility policies.

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Course Content

This program provides the opportunity for dual B.A./J.D. students to complete all general education requirements and all requirements for a major in the College of Arts and Sciences in three years. Dual-degree candidates must perform sufficiently well to be able to participate in the Honors College. If determined to be qualified, they then enter the School of Law. Credits earned during the students' required first-year law courses shall be deemed to complete the students' requirements for a B.A. degree, provided that the students have earned at least 92 credits in the College of Arts and Sciences prior to matriculation at the law school. The students will receive their B.A. degree upon successful completion of all first-year law courses, normally at the end of their fourth year of study, and dual-degree students shall be eligible to participate in the College of Arts and Science's graduation ceremonies at the end of their fourth year.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

Our primary emphasis is placed on the student’s academic promise as demonstrated by:

• completion of required entrance subjects
• academic performance in high school or its equivalent:
• strength of academic program (number/type of academic, honors, or advanced placement courses completed)
• grades and grade trends
• weighted grade-point average(s)
• cumulative rank, when available
• SAT and/or ACT scores
• English Proficiency Examination results, when required

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Funding

Rutgers uses your FAFSA to develop a financial-aid package based on your qualifications, financial need and the funds available to the university. Your package may include any or a combination of these major financial aid sources:

• Gift aid does not require repayment and is divided into three categories: grants (which recognize financial need) and scholarships and awards (which recognize academic merit, special talents, or other achievements).
• Loans must be repaid (usually after graduation) and can come from private lenders as well as federal, state and university sources.
• Work-study allows students to earn money for college expenses while gaining valuable skills - often in their intended field.

Accreditation

• Rutgers is a member—so are Harvard, Yale, and Berkeley—of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the 61 leading research universities in North America.
• More than 175 Rutgers research centers support pioneering work in stem cells, climate change, DNA analysis, and more.
• Rutgers’ international reputation draws top students from more than 130 countries and all 50 states.