Iowa Law News
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.
2025–2026 editorial boards announced for Iowa Law's student-edited legal journals
Monday, July 7, 2025
The editorial boards for Iowa Law’s four student-edited journals for the 2025-2026 year have been announced.
‘U.S. News & World Report’ ranks Iowa Law a top school for paying off debt
Thursday, July 3, 2025
University of Iowa College of Law 2024 graduates who entered the private sector are earning a high salary compared to their total debt.
Pettys to continue leading the UI College of Law
Thursday, June 5, 2025
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
JGRJ Student Writer Workshop
Saturday, August 23, 2025 9:00am to 2:00pm
Journal of Gender, Race, and Justice Student Writer Workshop
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.
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.