Iowa Law News

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Iowa Law School Foundation elects Jim Sawtelle as vice president 

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Jim Sawtelle (91JD) recently began his new leadership role with the Iowa Law School Foundation (ILSF), beginning July 1, 2025.
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Shining a light on service: Iowa Law students record nearly 22,000 pro bono hours

Monday, July 14, 2025
Students studying law at the University of Iowa participated in pro bono efforts, benefiting community organizations and government services in Iowa and beyond.

Upcoming events

Appellate Advocacy II Kickoff Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Appellate Advocacy II class kickoff meeting. There will be 7 Moot Court members and Professor Ksobiech giving an overview of the class to 36 domestic competition members and 16 international competition members.

A Conversation with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:40pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Lunch-Hour Panel: Join three attorneys from Willkie’s Chicago office for a candid discussion about the firm’s Chicago practice, our Litigation and Finance groups, the biglaw experience, and practical tips for prospective summer associates. Lunch will be provided. The panel will be an open Q&A format to give students space to ask about recruiting, training, case and deal work, mentorship, and life at the firm.

Who Should Attend: All law students interested in learning more about Willkie Chicago...

Appellate Advocacy II Research Workshop: Jessup Competition

Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Professor Don Ford and the Moot Court Board will be presenting a research workshop for Appellate Advocacy II advocates in the Jessup international competition.

Legal Research Training - Search Construction

Thursday, January 22, 2026 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join the Law Library for an engaging session on mastering search techniques in Westlaw and Lexis.

You’ll learn how to:
Select better search terms
Improve basic searches
Effectively use Terms & Connectors

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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.