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TLCP Symposium: AI & International Humanitarian Law

Friday, April 4, 2025 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems (TLCP), the University of Iowa College of Law's international law journal, will hold its 2025 symposium Artificial Intelligence and International Humanitarian Law on April 3-4 in Iowa City, Iowa.This symposium will focus on the evolving role of technology in armed conflict, with special attention to topics such as cyber warfare and AI, autonomous weapons systems and the law of armed conflict, and regulating AI in warfare. We aim to foster meaningful...

Individual Financial Aid Coaching Appointments

Monday, April 7, 2025 11:00am to 3:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Sign up for individual financial coaching sessions with an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® to discuss your personal finance strategy. We can discuss your financial goals, budget, student loan strategy, and more. Check email for signup link.

ELS: Iowa City Climate Action Plan

Monday, April 7, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Environmental Law Society discusses the Iowa City Climate Action Plan! As high-level government action to mitigate and adapt to climate change becomes less plausible—or impactful—municipalities and counties may plan an important role. Join us for food and a speaker.

Student Loan Repayment for Legal Careers

Monday, April 7, 2025 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Student loan repayment can feel overwhelming, but you can chart a path to a debt-free future based on your specific income and career trajectory. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will cover common repayment strategies for different legal careers and essential details regarding repayment plan options, consolidation, and detailing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Attendees will receive an entry into the annual MAX by AccessLex® Scholarship...

Tuesday Talk About It: Effective Revision

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:35pm to 1:20pm
Boyd Law Building
Julie Schrager, Legal Writing Coach at Faegre Drinker, will discuss how to approach revising your LAWR briefs and your work this summer.
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