Iowa Law News
The book on Boyd
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
“I wanted to make the point the Middle West is the never-ending frontier, that it’s a vibrant place and you can become anything you want here,” says Boyd, whose given name is Willard Boyd, Jr. He says the book also is intended to record his many experiences with the American phenomenon of nonprofit organizations.
College of Law clinics teach students about transactional law, federal defense
Monday, October 1, 2018
A pair of new legal clinics at the University of Iowa College of Law offers students unique learning opportunities related to transactional and criminal law, as well as hands-on experience in working with clients and appearing in federal court. The Community Empowerment Law Project, run by Daria Fisher Page, and the Federal Criminal Defense Clinic, overseen by Alison K. Guernsey, launched in January 2018 after several months of preparation by the two associate clinical professors of law.
Legal Clinic works to limit physical restrains and seclusion rooms in Iowa schools
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Law and Policy in Action Clinic law students and faculty are playing a pivotal role in an initiative to limit the use of physical restraints or seclusion rooms in Iowa schools. They are part of an attorney workgroup that petitioned the Iowa Department of Education to revise its rules and ensure that seclusion rooms and physical restraints are used only emergency situations, are used only as a last resort, and are never used to discipline or punish students.
Upcoming events
College of Law Alumni Reception - New York
Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
College of Law Alumni Reception - New YorkDate: Thursday, July 17, 2025Time of Event: 6:00-8:00 p.m.Remarks at 6:30 p.m.Location:The Capital Grille-8038 Rockefeller CenterThe Mezzanine Room120 W. 51st St.New York, NY 10020REGISTER TODAYMembers of the Iowa Law School Foundation board and Todd Pettys, dean of the UI College of Law, will share updates about Iowa Law and discuss how to support the college through the UI’s Together Hawkeyes campaign.Food and beverages will be provided.RSVP by...
Des Moines Alumni Social Event
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Des Moines Alumni Social EventCelebrate summer with Iowa Law! Connect with fellow alumni, students, and Iowa Law School Foundation board members at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom. Drinks and appetizers provided.Date:Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025Time of Event:5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Location:Big Grove Brewery & Taproom555 17th St.Des Moines, IA 50309RSVP by Monday, July 28th.We hope to see you in Des Moines!REGISTER TODAY
Appellate Advocacy I Research Workshop
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Appellate Advocacy I Research Workshop - Ap Ad I participants must attend at least 1 day. Workshops are held Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday over the lunch hour.
Appellate Advocacy I Research Workshop
Thursday, August 28, 2025 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Appellate Advocacy I Research Workshop - Ap Ad I participants must attend at least 1 day. Workshops are held Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday over the lunch hour.
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.