Iowa Law News

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Iowa Law grads achieve near perfect first-time bar passage rate in Iowa

Friday, September 13, 2024
The University of Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce impressive results for graduates on the Iowa Bar Exam. The first-time bar passage rate for Iowa Law graduates reached an exceptional 98%, with 53 out of 54 first-time test takers successfully passing the exam.
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Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative - Fall Events Lineup

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative will bring together experts this semester to discuss industrial agriculture, rural communities, environmental justice, and the economic implications of climate change on both public and private institutions.
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Introducing New ISBA Presidents: Nickolaus Cabrera and Jude Hagerman

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The Iowa Student Bar Association (ISBA) is excited to welcome its newly elected leaders this fall, chosen by the student body. Co-Presidents Nickolaus Cabrera and Jude Hagerman bring with them a vision to make student voices heard and to continue cultivating a Iowa Law community.
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UI Faculty Focus: César F. Rosado Marzán

César F. Rosado Marzán is the Edward Carmody Professor of Law in the College of Law shares his passion for workers' rights

Upcoming events

Hawkeye Visit Day

Friday, April 25, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

Friday Talk About It: AI In the Workplace: A Primer

Friday, April 25, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Sandeep Jaggi will discuss how to decide when to AI or not AI in your summer jobs and then how to do basic prompting.

Founding Mothers Support Group

Friday, April 25, 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...
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UICHR 25th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, April 27, 2025 11:30am to 2:00pm
Walker Homestead
Join us at Walker Homestead from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025 as we celebrate the UI Center for Human Rights' 25th anniversary and support its ongoing impact in human rights education. Food and drink will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and live music will be provided by HomeBrewed. Guests can enjoy the farm and play Baby Goat Bingo. Reservations are not necessary, but are encouraged so to be assured a table. Use this link to reserve a table during open...

Iowa Student Bar Association Weekly Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025 12:40pm to 1:35pm
Boyd Law Building

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.