The C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court was founded in 1990 to further civility and excellence in the practice of law in New Jersey in both the state and federal courts. The Inn’s core focus is on criminal and related civil practice in both the federal and state court systems, although many of its programs involve issues of broader appeal to the bar.

The Inn brings together highly experienced and distinguished justices, judges, trial attorneys, members of the bar, and Rutgers law students to enhance their skills and focus on emerging and important issues facing the bar and bench. Sponsored by Rutgers School of Law–Newark, the Inn holds meetings at the law school, typically accompanied by dinner or cocktails. The Inn’s programs qualify for continuing legal education credit in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Andrew L. Rossner, Associate Dean for Professional and Skills Education at Rutgers School of Law–Newark, is the current president of the C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court, which is chartered by the American Inns of Court.

Membership Types
The Inn is currently accepting applications from prospective attorney applicants in the following member categories:
  •  Masters – attorneys with 15 or more years of legal experience;
  •  Barristers – attorneys with more than 3 years but less than 15 years; and
  •  Associates – attorneys with less than 3 years experience, 
 
Dues
The dues for this program are $200.00 per year for Masters and Barristers, ($150.00 per year for government employed Masters and Barristers), $150.00 per year for Associates, and $75 for Students. The dues paid to the Inn also include the annual dues for the American Inns of Court. All members of the C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court are enrolled as members of the national American Inns of Court. Members attend Inn programs free as part of the membership, though attendance at the dinners and cocktail hours are for an additional fee.

Application
Complete the application for membership in the Inn, print, issue a check for the dues, payable to the C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court, and mail promptly to Andrew L. Rossner, President, C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court, Rutgers School of Law–Newark, Center for Law and Justice, 123 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102. 

For questions about the Inn, please contact Andrew L. Rossner at 973-353-5346 or e-mail arossner@kinoy.rutgers.edu.

Schedule of Programs for 2011-2012

Program Registration
Inn members are requested to register for the programs that are open to the general public through the Rutgers Institute for Professional Education website, http://www.rutgerscle.com/. When creating an account, please indicate that you are a Heckel member in the Rutgers affiliation field. There will be no additional program fee for Inn members.

Contact Information
C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court
Rutgers School of Law–Newark
Center for Law and Justice | 123 Washington Street | Newark, NJ 07102
973-353-5346 | arossner@kinoy.rutgers.edu