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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Writing at Iowa Law

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Class of 2023

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8:1

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Iowa Law News

The Journal of Corporation Law celebrates 50 years of legal scholarship

Friday, October 11, 2024

By Maddie Schwarck

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Nathan Frederick’s Everest: A Peak Experience

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

By Nic Arp

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Iowa Law Welcomes Eight New Distinguished Faculty This Fall

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

By Nic Arp

Events

Peer Advisors Cookies & Coffee - Funding an Unpaid 1L Summer

Monday, October 14, 2024 11:15am to 12:15pm

Boyd Law Building

1L's: Are you interested in working at a government or non-profit employer this summer, but worried about how you will afford it? Join the Peer Advisors to hear from 2L and 3L students who worked in an unpaid role during 1L summer and get some tips and tricks from them on how they made it work!

Hawkeye Visit Day

Monday, October 14, 2024 12:30pm to 1:25pm

Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

ILS/ELS Environmental Law and the 2024 Election

Monday, October 14, 2024 12:30pm to 1:50pm

Boyd Law Building

Come for food and a discussion of the United State's potential approaches to environmental issues domestically and internationally following the 2024 election!

LAWR - Creating Effective Online Searches

Monday, October 14, 2024 12:40pm to 1:50pm

Boyd Law Building

LAWR--Creating Effective Online Searches. Please attend one session, Monday-Friday, from 12:40–1:50 p.m. to learn to harness the power of the Westlaw and Lexis search options.