Law is a profession whose principal tool is language. The ability to use that language to craft concise, compelling legal writing is an essential skill—your clients’ livelihoods, freedom, even their lives depend on it.

 

This is why Iowa Law invests in a full-time writing faculty—and we’re one of the few top-tier law schools to do so. Through intensive, individualized attention, including 3–6 one-on-one conferences a semester, you’ll deepen your understanding of law and develop the tools to be an effective legal communicator. After your first year, you will complete four more writing units during your second and third year. When the time comes for your first job, you’ll have the writing prowess, the sharp intellect, and the analytical habits of mind that will set you apart in the market.