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Rutgers Law School

Flexible Part-Time Hybrid JD Program

Newark, NJ

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-Time

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Program Length

4 to 4.5 years

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Bar Admission

All U.S. jurisdictions (ABA-accredited)

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Accreditation

ABA-Accredited — American Bar Association (ABA)

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

167

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Online Instruction Style

Asynchronous and synchronous

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Total Credit Requirement

84 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Weekdays in the evenings from 6 to 10pm for up to 4 days per week. On average students visit campus twice per week and attend classes remotely for the other days.

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Online Credits

Unknown

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

Yes, dual-degree programs are offered.

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Term

Semesters

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Months Students May Begin

June (Summer Jumpstart Camden only), August

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Months the Law School Confers Degrees

January, May, October

2025 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

161

50th Percentile:

158

25th Percentile:

155

2025 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.82

50th Percentile:

3.66

25th Percentile:

3.35

Application
Deadline

July 1

Acceptance Rate

33.54%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

489

Test Type Accepted

Currency

Estimated Tuition

Resident: $1,291/credit + $2,281 annual fees; Non-resident: $1,956/credit + $2,281 fees. Estimated total: Resident: ~$154,980 (resident and non-resident rate is the same per prior listing)

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

Limited merit-based scholarships will be awarded to incoming students selected during the admissions process

Application Fee

Application Fee

$0

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

July 1

Percentage

Part-Time Students Receiving Grants

75%

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Federal Title IV Aid Eligible

Yes — ABA-accredited institutions are Title IV eligible

Extracurriculars Offered

Part-time students are able to participate in law journals, moot court and mock trials, clinics, field placements, and pro bono / public interest opportunities.

Externship Possible

Judicial externships are offered

Student Support Offered

The following student support services are offered: Minority student program, Legal writing program, support from The Center for Career Development, Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)