Iowa Law News

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N. William Hines receives Distinguished Friend of the University Award

Thursday, October 8, 2026
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Hines served as Iowa Law dean for 28 years. He joined the Iowa Law faculty in 1962 and has spent more than six decades teaching, leading, and supporting the Iowa Law community.
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3L Richelle Manuel-Rayburn’s legal journey blends Moot Court, debate, and hard-earned luck

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
As Richelle Manuel-Rayburn enters her final year of law school, she reflects on the path that brought her to this point and the motto that has sustained her success: “the harder you work, the luckier you get.”
Boyd Law Building

Iowa Law launches new clinic specializing in nonprofit structure and strategy

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Housed in the Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center (LAWINRC), the Nonprofit Structure and Strategy Clinic (NSSC) acts as its own law firm and provides a range of transactional legal services to nonprofit organizations.
Exterior photo of the Boyd Law Building in summer

3L Angelica Luszcz finds meaning in helping others thrive

Monday, September 28, 2026
Luszcz's upbringing and passion for social justice have shaped her people-first perspective.
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Upcoming events

1L & Peer Advisor - Caramel Dipped Grape Event - Meet the Peer Advisors

Monday, October 12, 2026 11:30am to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Meet Your Peer Advisors! 1Ls - your Peer Advisors have arrived and are ready to connect, meet and get to know you! Join us in the Student Lounge any time between 11:30 and 2 pm on Monday October 12th. You can sit and chat, make some caramel grapes, and see who all the peer advisors are. Peer advisors are a fun, relaxed group of 2L and 3L students who want to help you navigate this law school world. We look forward to seeing you!

Pumpkins & Pastries

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Join OWLSS for Pumpkins & Pastries, a cozy fall study break featuring mini pumpkin painting, pastries, and coffee. Stop by to decorate a pumpkin, grab a treat, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with friends before the semester gets even busier.

Vanderbilt University Law School Fair

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Alumni Hall, Vanderbilt University

Meet with University of College of Law Iowa admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

October LSAC Digital Law School Forum

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual

Meet with University of College of Law Iowa admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

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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.