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99 %

of first-year law students gain summer employment

Class of 2026

23 %

earned state or federal clerkships across the country

Class of 2023

# 35

Go-To Law School for BigLaw Jobs

Law.com (2024)

First Iowa, Then Anywhere

Student Spotlights

Lex Dosunmu Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Resilience and mentorship send Lex Dosunmu straight to BigLaw

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
In 2022, Lex enrolled in the Advanced Standing Program at Iowa Law, drawn not only by the program’s efficiency but also by the positive testimonials from friends who had followed the same path. During his first summer of law school, Lex worked as a Summer Associate at Dechert LLP in New York City, New York, where he will return after graduation. Lex credits his readiness for the real-world legal landscape to the guidance and teachings of his professors at Iowa Law.
Student Spotlight Hannah Altman Class of 2023

Student Spotlight: Hannah Altman follows her passion in public interest

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Second-year law student Hannah Altman shares her experience at Iowa Law and how she pursued her passion for giving back through an internship position with the Lavender Legal Center in Cedar Rapids, a new legal clinic supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
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Student Spotlight: Ezzat Nsouli discovers his passion for policy

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The fast pace and ability to interact with people are some of his favorite aspects of politics. “It's a lot of moving parts, and no two days are the same. It really teaches you to think on your feet, move fast, and work well under pressure.”  
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Student Spotlight: Hannah and Marcus Weymiller share their law school journey

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Hannah and Marcus Weymiller came to Iowa Law together and have loved being able to motivate and push each other along the way. Hear their story.
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Student Spotlight: Isaac Sarinana beats the odds, now an attorney working in diverse practice areas

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
rowing up in the town of Nichols, Iowa, Isaac Sarinana found himself on an extraordinary path that led him to Iowa Law. Isaac’s interest in pursuing a legal education began after he hired an immigration attorney to sponsor a family member. It was during his final year of college that he had a life-changing encounter with an immigration attorney and Iowa Law alum.
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Student Spotlight: Andrew Wendel finds his way from clinic to clerkship

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
From forensics to the federal defense clinic, Andrew Wendel’s legal journey involves unexpected turns and remarkable achievements.