Iowa Law News
U.S. Court of Appeals visit highlights opportunities for law students to help veterans
Friday, November 11, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims recently traveled to Iowa City to host live oral arguments at the University of Iowa College of Law and provide programming to students, alumni, and faculty. Their visit was an incredible opportunity for the law community to see the court in action and for students to learn more about the many and varied careers in veterans law to serve those who have served our country.
Solar Energy in Iowa: Recap and recordings from the Hubbell Environmental Law event
Monday, November 7, 2022
This October, the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative at the College of Law held a series of panel discussions between policy experts, researchers, industry members, public employees, and nonprofit organization representatives focusing on solar policies and practices across the state of Iowa.
2L Eyasu Yirdaw on the importance of forming relationships in law school
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Second year and first-generation law student, Eyasu Yirdaw, shares how forming meaningful relationships with professors, mentors, and friends has helped him succeed in legal education.
The scariest books in the Law Library...
Monday, October 31, 2022
In celebration of Halloween, our law librarians selected a list of the scariest book in the Law Library. It is advised you put on a book jacket for the chills of reading the scary book list...
Pro Bono Society recognizes 38 law students for their service
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Pro Bono Society recognized 36 law students as its Spring 2022 Members. Current students and recent graduates were named to the honors society list for dedicating their time toward serving others and developing skills and values that are important to a life of public service.
Annual Law School Auction is a success, raising money for public interest summer stipends
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Hosted by the Equal Justice Foundation (EJF), the event raises money for summer stipends for students pursuing public interest internships—from public defender's offices to non-profit organizations and everywhere in between—which often offer little to no compensation.
New partnership will provide immigration legal assistance to Afghan nationals in Iowa
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The University of Iowa College of Law’s Center for Human Rights, Drake University Law School Legal Clinic, and Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (Iowa MMJ), with funding support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, are partnering to create ALL Iowa, a new collaboration to provide immigration legal assistance to Afghan nationals in Iowa who came to the United States as part of Operation Allies Welcome.
Law in Practice: Students pursue externships to hone appellate advocacy and legal writing skills
Thursday, October 6, 2022
In addition to the Appellate Advocacy program, Iowa Law students can participate in externships that allow them to further advance their legal writing and appellate advocacy skills while working on actual cases.
The Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative launches with first public event – Solar Energy in Iowa
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The event includes discussions between policy experts, researchers, industry members, public employees, and nonprofit organization representatives focusing on solar policies and practices across the state of Iowa.
Five faculty appointed to named professorships and one renewed
Thursday, September 29, 2022
“Endowed professorships advance the College of Law in transformative ways,” said Dean Washburn, “This kind of private support not only recognizes exceptional faculty, it helps us retain the best. By awarding these positions we are able to recognize our colleagues who have continuously excelled in their teaching, scholarship, and service, along with honoring the donors and their families who made these positions possible. It is an important moment for Iowa Law.”
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