Iowa Law News

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Rooted in Growth: Law Grad Eddie Ponce Honors Professor Lorie Reins-Schweer

Thursday, May 28, 2026
A first-generation graduate thanks the UI College of Law mentor whose support helped him flourish.
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Iowa Law Library receives new funding for project improvements

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The University of Iowa Law Library has received funding from the State Library of Iowa to continue its collaboration on The People’s Law Library of Iowa project.
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Iowa Law faculty share spring 2026 achievements

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Work includes appointments, awards, book publications, and presentations from fulltime and visiting faculty.
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College of Law faculty and staff honored with university and collegiate awards

Monday, May 18, 2026
As the academic year closes, the College of Law is recognizing its faculty and staff who received awards during the 2025-2026 academic year from the University of Iowa or the College of Law.

Upcoming events

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Conserving Birds of Prey Field Day with HELI, ELS, and the Iowa Raptor Project

Monday, September 7, 2026 8:00am to 11:30am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area

For those interested in spending more time with birds, we will be hosting a field trip to Macbride Nature Recreation Area on Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), where we will have a morning in the field with the Iowa Raptor Project learning about birds…up close!

We will meet at MNRA at 8:00 am, where we will do bird banding, hawk counting, and taking part in a citizen science project. Please note that we are meeting at an early time so that we can experience the field work during the coolest part of...

LRJ Social

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building

Join lawyering for Reproductive Justice for our first event of the year! Come get to know LRJ and learn more about the organization.

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Transparency and Fairness in AI for Criminal Justice

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Biology Building East
What happens when AI intersects with the criminal justice system via facial recognition, mechanical evidence, risk assessment, sentencing, parole, and more? We welcome Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor, Dr. Cristopher Moore, of the Santa Fe Institute.

Lawyers & Leaders: Civility Matters

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building

American Board of Trial Advocates members will facilitate this educational and entertaining program aimed at increasing civility and courtesy in the legal profession.

This event is open to current University of Iowa College of Law students. Attendance at one Lawyers & Leaders program each semester is one requirement for membership in the Pro Bono Society.

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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.