We consistently rank among the top U.S. law schools for full-time job placement. And because our alumni graduate with far less debt than the average law student, you’ll have the freedom to practice the type of law you want, where you want. You can succeed anywhere with an Iowa Law degree.

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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

Ralph Arumah Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Ralph Arumah’s Inspiring Path to Big Law

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Katrina Crouch

Student Spotlight: Katrina Crouch thrives with the support of Iowa Law’s writing resources

Friday, December 1, 2023
Katrina Crouch has wholeheartedly embraced her love for writing. She was a member of the Journal of Gender, Race, and Justice and is further honing her writing skills as a tutor in the Writing and Academic Success Center for the second consecutive year. Her role as a tutor, where she offers guidance, support, and feedback on various writing tasks, is an aspect of her law school journey that she deeply cherishes. “It’s truly my pride and joy,” says Katrina.
 Patricia Linninger Hispanic History Month Headshot

Student Spotlight: Patricia Linninger uses her heritage to shape a brighter legal future

Friday, October 13, 2023
During Hispanic Heritage Month, a compelling narrative has unfolded at Iowa Law where passionate individuals with multicultural backgrounds intertwine their legal aspirations and desire to create change within the legal community. Patricia Linninger, a second-year law student and president of the Hispanic and Latinx Law Students Association, has nearly four years of experience in immigration, discovering that her diverse background helped her facilitate trust and communication with clients.