The Rutgers Law Expungement Law Project hosted two free events this spring for low income individuals seeking expungement of their New Jersey criminal history.
Clinics
Oscar-nominated writer "Divine G" Whitfield spoke on a panel after a Rutgers Law screening of the film "Sing Sing" in which he starred and co-wrote. He is portrayed by lead actor Colman Domingo in the movie.
A coalition of tenant advocates released a new report urging the New Jersey courts to improve their process for reviewing residential eviction complaints.
Rutgers Law is launching three new clinics designed to enhance hands on legal education which includes the Medical Legal Partnership, the Mediation Clinic, and the Legislative and Policy Advocacy Clinic.
In response to New Jersey's housing crisis, members of the New Jersey Housing Justice Project traveled to Trenton to testify before the New Jersey Assembly Housing Committee.
Rutgers Law School’s clinics in Camden and Newark have a long-standing reputation for excellence. This year, the program is set to advance further with the appointment of two new associate deans for clinical education.