Explore our Minority Student Program – where diversity thrives and success knows no bounds. Join us in building a more inclusive and brighter future.
The Minority Student Program (MSP) is committed to fostering inclusivity and supporting all students who have faced socioeconomic or educational disadvantages. This nationally acclaimed program is designed for individuals of underrepresented groups in the legal profession who have encountered discrimination or overcome social or socioeconomic challenges. The MSP takes a proactive approach to ensure the success of its students by providing essential resources such as legal skills development, academic support, mentoring, networking opportunities, internships, and more.
Regardless of race or ethnic background, all Rutgers Law School students can be considered for MSP. If you have questions, please contact Director and Assistant Dean Clifford Dawkins (Newark) at cdawkins@law.rutgers.edu or Assistant Dean Rhasheda Douglas (Camden) at rhasheda.douglas@rutgers.edu.
MSP comes with a multitude of benefits. To be considered for MSP, you must express your interest in your law school application. Participation in the program is determined after you have been admitted to Rutgers Law. If you have been admitted into MSP, you will be notified of your acceptance.
Law school was a life-changing experience. It meant everything to me. The supportive environment of the MSP gave me the confidence and the skills to make a difference. I am forever grateful to the MSP and to the faculty who created it.
Zulima Farber '74, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler PC
In April 2018, graduates from Rutgers Law School's Minority Student Program reflected on their experiences and what the program has meant to them. Tune in to hear their insights.
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