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Celebrating Iowa Law's Bright Minds in Research

Monday, February 10, 2025
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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

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

Insider's Guide to Federal Court Libraries and Legal Research

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Join Suzanne Corriell (Class of 2006), Circuit Librarian for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, for an illuminating professional development session. Attendees will have a dedicated opportunity to ask questions and gain personalized insights into judicial research and professional development. This session offers a rare, direct perspective from an experienced court librarian — an invaluable opportunity for students interested in judicial clerkships and/or federal practice.

Blue Book Basics, Sponsored by FGL & the Writing Center

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:45pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Join FGL and the Writing Center to learn Blue Book basics in preparation for the Journal Write-On.

Legal Theory Reading Group

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 6:15pm to 7:30pm

CCC, PILS, and JGRJ Present: Defending Justice with Prof. Sara Hildebrand

Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:35pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
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
Boyd Law Building
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...

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.