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Events

University of Maryland - College Park Law School Fair

Monday, October 19, 2026 10:00am to 1:00pm
Stamp Student Union

Meet with University of College of Law Iowa admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

University of Denver Law Fair

Monday, October 19, 2026 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Gates Field House

Meet with University of College of Law Iowa admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

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Learn to Create your Own Professional Brand

Monday, October 19, 2026 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

A professional brand gives you the ability to dictate how you want to present yourself to the world. When you are talking to alumni, doing interviews with potential employers, or simply conducting legal research in your internship, you are constantly influencing how others should see you. Join APALSA and Career Services in welcoming Hiroko Peraza, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager of Davis, Wright & Tremaine LLP, to discuss more on how you can take control and build your own professional brand...

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