Iowa Law News
Student Spotlight: Madison Rush Makes Commitment to Making Impact on World Around Her
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Paying it Forward
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Rob Youle (76JD) has spent decades supporting two institutions that changed his life for the better—the American Cancer Society and Iowa Law
Criminal Justice Trailblazers
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Three members of the Iowa Law community are driving change in the national parole and probation systems
Upcoming events
CCC, PILS, and JGRJ Present: Defending Justice with Prof. Sara Hildebrand
Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:35pm to 1:45pm
Gideon Day, observed in March, commemorates the landmark Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, which affirmed that the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel is fundamental to a fair trial. This ruling led to the establishment and expansion of public defender systems nationwide. In recognition of this, Professor Hildebrand, a former public defender with Colorado's Public Defender Office, will deliver a lecture on her experiences in the field.
Founding Mothers Support Group
Friday, March 28, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm
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...
OWLSS Spring Conference (L&L)
Monday, March 31, 2025 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Join OWLSS for our spring conference! We are going to hear from professors as well as practitioners how to bring your own style and personality into professional work attire. These panelists are going to share their own stories about challenges and triumphs they have faced while trying to be fashionable in the legal profession.
Barrister's Bowl - NLG Chili Cook-Off
Monday, March 31, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Which chili will claim the title of Barrister's Bowl? Join the National Lawyers Guild at Iowa for a chili cook-off on March 31 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the 4th floor student lounge. Admission is $3 and attendees can sample as many chilis as they please before casting their vote for the winner. Entries will be accompanied by a list of ingredients and will clearly indicate dietary and allergen information. Email hannah-wenger@uiowa.edu if you would like to enter the competition!
Iowa Student Bar Association Weekly Meeting
Monday, March 31, 2025 12:40pm to 1:35pm
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.