Iowa Law News
Jill Wieber Lens, expert on reproductive justice, joins Iowa Law School faculty
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The University of Iowa College of Law is pleased to welcome alumna Jill Wieber Lens to the faculty. Lens, who will start her appointment in August 2024, will serve as the Dorothy M. Willie Professor in Excellence.
Research into action: Jonathan Picado leverages his legal education for environmental change
Monday, April 22, 2024
Third-year law student Jonathan Picado shares about his journey in environmental law and how he plans to address environmental injustices after graduation. Last summer, Jonathan was awarded a Hubbell Environmental Law Fellowship to his support his summer work at the Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division.
Student Spotlight: Katelyn Larossa’s lifelong interests come full circle
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
From literary adventures to legal pursuits, 3L Katelyn Larossa navigates the intersection of passion and purpose
Iowa Law School announces faculty appointment for Lorraine Gaynor
Monday, April 8, 2024
The University of Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce that Lorraine Gaynor, who earned her law degree from the Iowa Law School in 2011, will join its faculty as assistant professor of legal analysis, writing, and research. Professor Gaynor currently serves as senior staff attorney for Iowa Legal Aid, a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance and education to low-income and vulnerable Iowans. She will begin her appointment in August 2024.
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
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
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...
UICHR 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, April 27, 2025 11:30am to 2:00pm
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
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.