At Seton Hall University School of Law, we believe law is more than a career. My focus
is clear as your dean—to prepare lawyers who are both practice-ready and purpose-driven.
You are entering the legal profession at a defining moment. It is a calling—rooted in service, integrity and leadership. A law license is, at its core, a license to help others: through wise counsel, principled advocacy and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
Prepare to lead. Find your mission at Seton Hall Law.
Technology is reshaping how law is practiced. Artificial intelligence is accelerating change. Our society is deeply polarized, public trust in institutions is under strain, and the promise of equal justice under law remains unrealized. These realities demand lawyers who can adapt, think critically and lead with ethics and conviction. At Seton Hall Law, we equip students with the skills, judgment and moral compass to meet this moment with confidence and clarity.
Newark is central to our mission.
Our campus sits in one of the nation’s most dynamic and diverse cities. Here, students learn law in context—engaging directly with the legal challenges that shape real lives every day. From criminal justice reform and health care access to economic development, immigration and civil rights, Newark is a living laboratory for legal education. Through clinics, externships and public service across New Jersey and beyond, we connect theory to practice and classrooms to communities.
Our impact extends far beyond campus.
Seton Hall Law alumni are judges, legislators, prosecutors, public defenders, law firm partners, corporate counsel and nonprofit leaders. They serve with distinction in New Jersey and across the country. When you join Seton Hall Law, you become part of a close-knit community—faculty, staff, students and alumni—committed to your success and to the impact you will have as a lawyer.
As dean, I am advancing a vision grounded in excellence, access and innovation—while remaining firmly rooted in our founding values. We are educating lawyers who understand both the power and responsibility of the law, and who are prepared to use it in service of others.
This is a pivotal moment for the legal profession—and for your future. I invite you to discover your purpose, define your path and prepare to lead.
Welcome to Seton Hall Law.
Ronald Weich
Dean and Professor of Law
