The University of Iowa - College of Law

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Iowa Law will prepare you to excel in an increasingly complex and competitive legal landscape. We treat service, writing, and on-the-job experience as integral components of a legal education—giving you the flexibility to explore the breadth of the profession and contribute to real change in society.

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Iowa Law News

A Tribute to Dean Kevin Washburn

Thursday, January 2, 2025

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25 Years of Human Rights Impact

Friday, December 13, 2024

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Professor Todd Pettys named interim dean of Iowa Law, effective January 1, 2025

Thursday, November 7, 2024

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Events

Lawyers & Leaders: Judging Juries

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:40pm to 1:40pm

Boyd Law Building

Join us for a screening of the documentary Judging Juries and a panel discussion of fair cross section of the jury-eligible population featuring public defenders Kimberly DePalma and Steve Drahozal, Drake Law professor Russell Lovell, and moderator Lydia Lavrova. Orgnanized by the Citizen Lawyer Program and Federal Criminal Defense Clinic. Attendance at one Lawyers & Leaders program each semester is one requirement for membership in Iowa Law's Pro Bono Society.

Chapman and Cutler LLP (Chicago) – Presentation and Networking

Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm

Boyd Law Building

Lunch will be catered by Chapman & Cutler!

Founding Mothers Support Group

Friday, March 14, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Boyd Law Building

This support group is led by Social Worker Sam for any student enrolled at Iowa Law who wishes to explore gender dynamics in law school. The invitation is to come together on a regular basis to vent, process, plan, and support each other. There is no long-term commitment and no need to attend consistently. If you are interested in attending, please email Social Worker Sam to receive and review a copy of the group’s Constitution before attending. All attendees must sign the group’s Constitution...

Movie Night - Casablanca

Friday, March 14, 2025 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Boyd Law Building

Please join us for dinner and a viewing of the 1942 classic movie Casablanca. Casablanca is a 1942 American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid. Filmed and set during World War II, it focuses on an American expatriate (Bogart) who must choose between his love for a woman (Bergman) and helping her husband (Henreid), a Czechoslovak resistance leader, escape from the Vichy-controlled city of Casablanca to continue his fight...

Insider's Guide to Federal Court Libraries and Legal Research

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm

Boyd Law Building

Join Suzanne Corriell (Class of 2006), Circuit Librarian for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, for an illuminating professional development session. Attendees will have a dedicated opportunity to ask questions and gain personalized insights into judicial research and professional development. This session offers a rare, direct perspective from an experienced court librarian — an invaluable opportunity for students interested in judicial clerkships and/or federal practice.

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