Many students are drawn to Rutgers School of Law–Newark because of their interest in public service, and still others discover their passion once they are here. Graduates looking back on their years at the law school often describe their involvement in the Rutgers public service community, their participation in student organizations that sponsor public interest issue programming, or their work on behalf of those in need as a highlight of their experience here. 

Among the pro bono initiatives that draw the greatest student interest are Street Law and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Project.