The University of Iowa - College of Law

Be the lawyer the world needs.

Today’s complex legal issues require not only a deep understanding of legal doctrine, but also the ability to build partnerships and coalitions among colleagues, clients, experts and stakeholders.

Our graduates are grounded, collegial, and sought-after team members. They are the future of law.

This is Iowa Law.

Start your career at Iowa Law

Apply

Starting your career at Iowa Law could be the best decision you ever make.

Start Your Application

Costs & Financial Aid

We pride ourselves on providing a high quality experience at an affordable price.

Here's what you need to know

Student Experience

Learn about what it's like to be a student at Iowa Law.

Life at Iowa Law

Stat: US News rank of the number 28 best law school

Top 10, Consistently Ranked Among the Top 10 Public Law Schools in the United States

92% Nationwide Bar Passage Rate among First Time Takers

Iowa Law is proud to welcome our most diverse class in recent history. Learn more about the student experience and diversity initiatives driving positive action.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Iowa Law

At Iowa Law

Photo of the Old Capitol Building at the University of Iowa on a sunny summer day

Lea VanderVelde earns University of Iowa Distinguished Chair award

Thursday, June 2, 2022

UI Office of Strategic Communications

Lea VanderVelde, professor of law and the Josephine R. Witte Chair, has been named a recipient of the 2022 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair. The award is one of the highest bestowed on Iowa faculty. It recognizes tenured scholars of national and international distinction who are making a significant positive impact within the university, state of Iowa, and beyond.

Professors Diamantis and Fisher-Page and Jonathan Molony headshots featured as DEI Award winners

Inaugural Law DEI Award recipients announced

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Iowa Law

The University of Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award recipients. The award winners were nominated and selected based on their contributions to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse community at the law school.

Ellen Wiah Class of 2023 standing in hallway outside of classrooms in BLB

Student Spotlight: Ellen Wiah, motivated to make a difference

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

By Hannah Weymiller

With a passion for the law and a determined spirit, Wiah is well on her way to making an impact on the legal profession. After she graduated from Temple University, she had two years left on her military contract. Wiah decided to finish out the military and then go to law school.

View more news

In the News

New Professor Diane Lourdes Dick poses in front of fall foliage

Iowa Law welcomes Diane Lourdes Dick to the faculty this fall

Friday, May 6, 2022

By Giovanna Deo

Professor Dick’s teaching and scholarship focuses on business and tax law with an emphasis on commercial finance, business bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring, and business entity taxation.