Iowa Law News

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Iowa Law’s summer legal placements allow students to gain invaluable hands-on experience for academic credit

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Three students shared the benefits that enrolling in this summer's legal placement course brought them, including receiving academic credit and clarity for future career plans.
Boyd Law Building

Student Spotlight: 3L Aeja (애자) Pinto discovers the intersection of health care and law through UIHC externship

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
For much of her life, Pinto felt pulled between two worlds—law and health care. A corporate counsel field placement with University of Iowa Health Care showed her that she didn't have to choose between the two.
A group photo of the Class of 2029 in front of the Boyd Law Building.

Iowa Law announces its most academically accomplished incoming class yet

Monday, August 31, 2026
While law schools saw a nationwide uptick in applicants of roughly 8%, Iowa Law noted an increase of more than 30%. These 180 students hold highly coveted positions as members of the Iowa Law Class of 2029—something 1,683 people applied for.
A group photo of all twelve Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows for 2026-2027.

3L Ethan Apawan named first Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellow from the College of Law

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Apawan was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to participate in the Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Program, a year-long educational experience designed to immerse emerging leaders in the dynamic world of health care innovation.

Upcoming events

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Conserving Birds of Prey Field Day with HELI, ELS, and the Iowa Raptor Project

Monday, September 7, 2026 8:00am to 11:30am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area

For those interested in spending more time with birds, we will be hosting a field trip to Macbride Nature Recreation Area on Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), where we will have a morning in the field with the Iowa Raptor Project learning about birds…up close!

We will meet at MNRA at 8:00 am, where we will do bird banding, hawk counting, and taking part in a citizen science project. Please note that we are meeting at an early time so that we can experience the field work during the coolest part of...

LRJ Social

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building

Join lawyering for Reproductive Justice for our first event of the year! Come get to know LRJ and learn more about the organization.

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Transparency and Fairness in AI for Criminal Justice

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Biology Building East
What happens when AI intersects with the criminal justice system via facial recognition, mechanical evidence, risk assessment, sentencing, parole, and more? We welcome Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor, Dr. Cristopher Moore, of the Santa Fe Institute.

Lawyers & Leaders: Civility Matters

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building

American Board of Trial Advocates members will facilitate this educational and entertaining program aimed at increasing civility and courtesy in the legal profession.

This event is open to current University of Iowa College of Law students. Attendance at one Lawyers & Leaders program each semester is one requirement for membership in the Pro Bono Society.

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Recurring events

Across the Aisle

Across the Aisle is a regular event series about learning to disagree while remaining friends, colleagues, classmates, and fellow citizens. At our events, small groups of participants with different views have curated discussions about pre-selected, hot button topics of social and political significance. 

Alumni Events

Learn more about annual events for College of Law alumni, including CLE opportunities, alumni reunions, the Alumni Awards Ceremony, and more.

Levitt Lecture Series

Levitt Lectures provide an annual opportunity for the College of Law to bring distinguished speakers from around the globe to present major lectures of interest.