Newark, New Jersey
The changes in Newark over the past few years are so vast that it’s been called the Renaissance City. Quality of life is a top priority for the city and this renaissance makes life for students who live there a rich and vibrant experience.
LIFESTYLE
Although there are a number of neighborhoods in the City of Newark, two of the most popular for law school students are the Ironbound and Downtown areas. Each one offers unique opportunities for you to enjoy urban life while here as a law student.
- IRONBOUND: This area of Newark received its name because of the railroad tracks that continue to exist today as they did during the days when trains were king. The Ironbound neighborhood is diverse but best known for its strong Portuguese community and its restaurants.
- DOWNTOWN: You can find all the amenities of downtown living in this part of Newark with many transportation options, activities and services -- all within walking distance of the law school. Some local areas of interest include the NJ Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Prudential Center Arena (PRUCENTER), The Newark Museum, MLK Jr. Federal Building & Courthouse, Newark Municipal Court and more.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Living in downtown has many options but the law school has relationships with the Clinton Street lofts which are about a five-minute walk from the law school and the luxury apartment building Eleven80, which is just two blocks from the law school.
The Clinton Street Lofts in the Union Building are large units which have modern amenities like designer kitchens, generous closet space, and high-speed internet access. The building also has its own fitness room and laundry facilities.
HG3 Management properties are located in Downtown Newark and offer hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel applicances and laundry facilities.
Eleven80 is a high-rise with luxury units ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, all of which include premium amenities: a private lounge, and a multi-media entertainment room, a state-of-the-art health club and an on-premises bowling alley and basketball court.
COMMUTE
Living in Newark provides you with the easiest commute in the Seton Hall Law School community. Most places downtown are within walking distance of the law school including the Ironbound section but if you need to get around the Newark area, transportation is easily accessible. NJ Transit runs two light rail lines through Newark -- One begins at Grove Street in Bloomfield and goes to Penn Station in Newark and the other runs between the Broad Street NJ Transit Station and Penn Station. Newark is also served by a historic subway service that still runs trolley-style train cars.
ACTIVITIES
Both the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the Prudential Center in downtown Newark offer great performances in music, theater and sports. Catch the NJ Devils play the best of the NHL on ice. If you like baseball, the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League play at Riverfront Stadium near the Broad Street station.
The Newark Museum, itself a historic landmark, has a first-class art collection, a planetarium, science galleries, and a sculpture garden that will delight adults and children alike. There are also a number of private galleries in the area.
Learn more about Newark in the Activities Around Town section of the website for complete information on all of the wonderful things to do in Newark.
SERVICES
With Rutgers-Newark, NJIT, Essex County College, and UMDNJ also located in Newark, you have the resources of an entire university district at your disposal and if you need to do research outside the Rodino Law Library, Newark has the state’s largest public library.
In addition, federal, state and county courthouses are a 10-minute walk from the front door of the Law School, as are several of the country's leading firms. The Northern New Jersey region also houses leading global corporations across all industries: health care, pharmaceuticals, financial services and technology, to name just a few.
To learn more about the City of Newark, check out www.ci.newark.nj.us.