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Iowa Law Events

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Human Rights Day

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:00am to 3:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library

Students will be tabling in the Main Library. Human Rights Day is an annual commemoration of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United National General Assembly on December 10, 1948.

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Stanley Award for International Research - Information Session

Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual
Dreaming of doing your own research abroad? The Stanley Award for International Research gives UI students up to $2,500 to design and carry out a research or fieldwork project overseas.
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Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest

Saturday, December 20, 2025 10:30am to 12:30pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest

Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent for free professional photos, giveaways, and hot cocoa.

This event is weather permitting.

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Big 10 Law School Reception at AALS 2026

Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
The Fillmore New Orleans
Big 10 Law School Reception

Appellate Advocacy II Kickoff Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Appellate Advocacy II class kickoff meeting. There will be 7 Moot Court members and Professor Ksobiech giving an overview of the class to 36 domestic competition members and 16 international competition members.

NLG Digital Forensics Seminar

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:40pm to 1:50pm
Boyd Law Building

A smartphone is a digital diary, location tracker, and personal secretary; and police can access all of it (sometimes without a warrant). Investigator Kristofer Lyon, a Digital Forensics Specialist and Defense Investigator with the Office of the State Public Defender, breaks down essential technology that law enforcement uses, providing foundational knowledge for new attorneys to defend their client's Fourth Amendment rights in the digital age.

Students will learn:
· How tools like Cellebrite's...

Explore Iowa Law

Saturday, February 21, 2026 8:00am to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Explore Iowa Law is intended for prospective law students who are interested in learning more about Iowa Law and the law school application process.

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Study Abroad Conversation Series: Engaging with Language and Culture Abroad

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual

One of the most rewarding parts of study abroad is connecting with the local language and culture. In this session, learn how other students overcame language barriers, built meaningful relationships, and immersed themselves in their host communities.

The Study Abroad Conversation Series amplifies the voices of students who studied abroad, allowing them to share their experiences and stories with students whether they have committed to studying abroad or not. All conversations feature current or...

All Majors Career Fair

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00pm to 4:00pm
University of Iowa

Meet with University of College of Law Iowa admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

Contracting Principles in the EU and UK

Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:40pm to 1:50pm
Boyd Law Building

Join us for a presentation and Q&A on contracting principles in the EU and UK with EU-based lawyer Iwona Gryglicka. Lunch will be provided!

Preparing for Your Second Year of Law School

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:40pm to 1:50pm
Boyd Law Building

Join Dean Crain, Advisor Tania Lefevre, and Registrar Lee Seedorff to learn more about preparing for your second year of law school, including information on how the lottery for limited enrollment courses works and making the most out of your course choices. Lunch will be provided.

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Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research — 2025–26 Obermann Symposium

Thursday, March 26 to Friday, March 27, 2026 (all day)
Iowa City Public Library

Directed by Brian R. Farrell, Daria Fisher Page, and Ryan T. Sakoda (UI College of Law), Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research will bring together scholars, community leaders from across the U.S., and professionals who work with rural populations and in rural spaces. During the symposium, attendees will be invited to collaborate in theorizing rurality, share how it impacts their work, examine how rurality is represented and celebrated, and begin to discuss challenges...

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Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research — 2025–26 Obermann Symposium

Friday, March 27, 2026 (all day)
Iowa City Public Library

Directed by Brian R. Farrell, Daria Fisher Page, and Ryan T. Sakoda (UI College of Law), Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research will bring together scholars, community leaders from across the U.S., and professionals who work with rural populations and in rural spaces. During the symposium, attendees will be invited to collaborate in theorizing rurality, share how it impacts their work, examine how rurality is represented and celebrated, and begin to discuss challenges...

Inaugural Law and Philosophy at Iowa Lecture: Joshua Knobe, Yale University

Friday, April 10, 2026 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Old Capitol Museum

Joshua Knobe, Yale University

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Alumni Day 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
Levitt Center for University Advancement
Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye
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Iowa Human Rights Research Conference

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
Grinnell College

The annual Iowa Human Rights Research Conference takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Grinnell College. The conference is hosted by the Iowa Network of Human Rights Academics and the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights.

The call for student proposals is available at: https://iowahumanrights.org/conference/submit-proposal February 16, 2026, is the deadline for students to submit conference proposals.

Registration details and conference schedule will be updated at: https:/...

Levitt Lecture with David Axelrod

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
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Levitt Lecture with David Axelrod

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
David Axelrod- Levitt Lecture Series
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College of Law Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 15, 2026 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Iowa Law Review Symposium 2026

Thursday, September 17 to Friday, September 18, 2026 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

Iowa Law Review Volume 112 Symposium, more info coming soon!

Iowa Law Review Symposium 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

Iowa Law Review Volume 112 Symposium, more info coming soon!

College of Law Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 14, 2027 2:00pm

Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

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