Iowa Law Events
Legal Clinic Information Session
Monday, March 18, 2024 12:40pm to 1:50pm
Boyd Law Building
Learn about the legal clinic, the different practice areas, and have an opportunity to ask questions!
Pizza will be provided!
International Perspectives on Environmental Enforcement: Plastics, Climate, Monitoring Technologies, Environmental Justice and More
Monday, March 18, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
On Monday, March 18, 2024 join HELI in welcoming LeRoy Paddock (77JD) to campus to reflect on the work occurring at the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, as they prepare for an international summit on plastics, climate, monitoring technologies, environmental justice, and more.
Food and beverages will be available for those who register in advance. Registration for this event is open here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Hpq229EHbxACH4.
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All About Big Law, Feat. Professor Robert Miller
Monday, March 18, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Please join the Career Services Office and Professor Robert Miller on Monday, March 18 at 12:45 p.m. for a discussion about Big Law. Prior to entering academia, Professor Miller worked as an associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York. Hear from Professor Miller about his experience as well as his advice for breaking into Big Law.
Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP.
Women's History Month Lecture: Feminist Judgments with Professors Cristina Tilley and Stella Burch Elias
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
The Women's History Month lecture will feature Professors Stella Burch Elias and Cristina Tilley. They will be discussing their rewritten judgments published in the book series entitled Feminist Judgments. Feminist Judgments brings together a group of scholars and lawyers to rewrite, using feminist reasoning, the most significant state and federal cases on gender from the 1800s to the present day.
Read Professor Elias' rewritten judgment here: Nishimura Ekiu v. United States
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Disability and Education Law Information Session
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Have you ever wondered what Disability Law looks like? Or what might be entailed in practice? Join several Iowa Law Alumni to learn more about all the different aspects of the legal issues surrounding all types of disabilities.
On March 19, in addition to lunch, we will welcome:
- Nichole Johnson
- Anthony Sokolowski
- Cyndy Miller
- Whitney Driscoll
- Emily Ehlers
BMindful Holy Days: Nowruz/Naw-Ruz (Baháʼí) various ethnicities worldwide
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (all day)
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
BMindful is an initiative that seeks to meet the needs of diverse communities by providing event and conference planners with the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. By providing these dates in advance, BMindful seeks to help planners avoid those dates when scheduling events.
BMindful does not include all religious holy days. It focuses on three major holy days for each faith—days when faith members may choose not to go to work or send their children to...
Planning for Your 2L Year
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Dean Crain and Registrar Seedorff will present information for students to help plan their 2L year, including how/when to register, information on the lotteries, and things to consider when choosing courses.
Christian Legal Society Weekly Meeting
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Christian Legal Society (CLS) Weekly Meetings
OutLaws Weekly Social
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Weekly Social Hour hosted by OutLaws
Screening of Frontline's "Poor Kids"
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Boyd Law Building
The American Constitution Society (ACS) invites you to join us for a screening of Frontline's Poor Kids. The film portrays poverty in America through the eyes of children in three struggling families.
Cultural Showcase
Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:00pm
Boyd Law Building
If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice Book Club
Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:30pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice will be hosting a book club to converse about Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion by Gabrielle Stanley Blair.
Careers in Hospitality Law
Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Join the Career Services Office and a panel of Iowa Law alumni to learn more about legal careers in the field of hospitality law and how it crosses over into multiple practice areas.
Come join us for lunch and hear what these alum have to share. Registration is required.
Choosing Upper-Level Courses: The Students' Perspective
Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
On Thursday, March 21, at 12:45 p.m. in Levitt Auditorium, OWLSS and First-Generation Lawyers will be hosting "Choosing Upper Level Courses: The Students' Perspective!" This event will be an opportunity to casually chat with 2Ls and 3Ls about all things regarding classes and professors. Snacks provided!
Prompt for the Planet Workshop
Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join Melinda Myers, Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance and Choreography, for a fun Prompt for the Planet workshop that lets you connect with nature through art! Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting to dip your toes into the world of creativity, this workshop is open to all skill levels.
Space is limited! Please register at https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tmleArm2C7Lnds
Prompt for the Planet Workshop
Sunday, March 24, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join Melinda Myers, Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance and Choreography, for a fun Prompt for the Planet workshop that lets you connect with nature through art! Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting to dip your toes into the world of creativity, this workshop is open to all skill levels.
Space is limited! Please register at https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tmleArm2C7Lnds
Stranger at the Gate - Film Screening with Filmmaker/Subject Q&A
Sunday, March 24, 2024 3:30pm to 4:30pm
FilmScene at the Chauncey
Film Viewing and Q & A
BMindful Holy Days: Holi Festival of Spring and Color (Hinduism)
Monday, March 25, 2024 (all day)
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
BMindful is an initiative that seeks to meet the needs of diverse communities by providing event and conference planners with the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. By providing these dates in advance, BMindful seeks to help planners avoid those dates when scheduling events.
BMindful does not include all religious holy days. It focuses on three major holy days for each faith—days when faith members may choose not to go to work or send their children to...
Field Placement Program Info Session
Monday, March 25, 2024 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Peer Advisors Panel: East/Southeast Recruiting for 2L Summer
Monday, March 25, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Hear from Peer Advisors who worked on the East Coast/Southeast about their experiences going through the application and interviewing process, as well as about their summer work.
Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP.
Tuesday Talk About It
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:35pm to 1:20pm
Boyd Law Building
To reserve a lunch, you must RSVP here by noon on the Friday before each week: http://tinyurl.com/TuesTalkSpring24
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Federalist Society hosts the Honorable Judge Thapar
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:40pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Please join the Federalist Society as we host the Honorable Judge Amul Thapar of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals! Food will be provided!
Facing the Inferno: Visiting Artist Kari Greer
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Old Capitol Museum
The Pentacrest Museums host Kari Greer for a special event to discuss themes of her exhibition Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer. Greer will be joined by UI Faculty involved with Living With Smoke initiative.
One Day for Iowa | The University of Iowa's 24-Hour Giving Day
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (all day)
Every year, thousands of Hawkeyes come together to make an important—and meaningful—impact for Iowa. All gifts made in March will count toward the One Day for Iowa total.
Christian Legal Society Weekly Meeting
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Christian Legal Society (CLS) Weekly Meetings