Homecoming Celebration: Law School Grad Plans to Return for Oct 25 Event

Rutgers Law School alumna Jing Kong, who graduated this year, is one of many alums who plans on returning to RU-N on Oct. 25 for Rutgers-Newark's first homecoming event in more than a decade.

It will be a day of community and school spirit featuring food, family fun, music, dance, a Biergarten serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and a soccer game pitting the Scarlet Raiders against NJCU's Gothic Knights. To register and learn more go here.

In the days leading up to homecoming, we'll be featuring alums. 

Kong is a patent attorney who chose a career in law to continue her passion for science and technology and to serve the public by protecting and promoting innovations.

Jing Kong

Hometown: Changchun

Best Memory: One of my most meaningful memories at Rutgers was serving as a 3L career advisor at the Center of Career Development. I loved being able to support fellow law students by sharing insights and strategies from my own experiences.

Friendship Formed: I’m incredibly grateful for my brilliant study partner, Emma Enright, who was a tremendous support—especially during the first trimester of my third pregnancy in my 2L year.

Favorite Class: Patent Law. Professor Safrin had a gift for turning complex legal concepts into something not only understandable, but genuinely enjoyable.

Why I Love RU-N: I felt truly seen and supported throughout my time here. RU-N gave me a sense of belonging that meant the world to me.