Brief Writing: The Big Picture and Navigating Research: A Student’s Perspective

Come join IPLS to learn more about the 2026 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program and applying for Patent specific groups through the event.

The Journal of Gender, Race, and Justice invites you to a discussion with Iowa House District 54 candidate Leila Staton, focusing on the current election cycle and the political landscape in Iowa. Lunch will be provided!

Coffee and pastries provided by the Iowa Association for Justice on February 12, 2026 at 7:30 am in the Lobby.

Join the CSO to discuss job search resources and strategies! We will discuss some popular general resources and take questions. We are here to support you every step of the way through your job search journey! Please RSVP via Outlook so we can order an appropriate amount of food.

If you weren’t able to attend our “All About Clerkships” program in October, this is your chance to catch up. We will be offering the program again for students who missed the fall session or would like a refresher on the process.

During this program, AJ Finch, Assistant Director of Career Services and Judicial Clerkships, will walk students step-by-step through the appellate clerkship application process. The session will also include guidance on how to navigate and use OSCAR, the federal...

Join us for the 3rd Annual Pickleball Tournament. It is open to all within the Iowa Law Community! The deadline to register is February 12th at 11:59 PM. We will be hosting this at the Fieldhouse.

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Join the Trial Advocacy Board to learn about Iowa's trial advocacy program and how to get involved! We will do a walkthrough of what our program entails and answer your questions. Lunch will be provided.

Professor Marcella David has spent her career as a scholar and advocate for civil rights and human rights. Professor David began her academic career at the University of Iowa, where she taught civil procedure and international law and served as Special Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity and Diversity and Associate Provost for Diversity. She then served as provost at Florida A & M University, Florida's only public historically Black university, where her focus was to promote access...

What happens when environmental lawyers and geoscientists team up to tackle contaminated sites? Join Iowa Law alum Michael Dunning (Partner at Perkins Coie) and David Cook (Principal Geologist at the State of Washington Water Research Center) for a candid conversation on real-world collaboration at the intersection of law, science, and redevelopment - from hazardous waste cleanup to major urban projects. This joint HELI-SEES session will explore why interdisciplinary fluency isn’t just useful in...

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

Appellate Advocacy II: VOB Competition Oral Arguments, First Round

Appellate Advocacy II Jessup Competition Oral Arguments, First Round

The Iowa Court of Appeals will visit the College of Law on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The seven-judge panel will preside over appellate cases in Levitt Auditorium with a Q&A session for the public following each case.

Hill Harper is a humanitarian, an award-winning actor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, health and wellness ambassador/educator and philanthropist. Harper is perhaps most recognizable for his starring role in the CBS hit television drama CSI: NY where he played eccentric Dr. Sheldon Hawkes from 2004 to 2013 for which Harper won three NAACP Image Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Subsequently, Harper returned to CBS starring in Covert Affairs, the fast-paced drama Limitless, and...

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...

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

This is a BCLS event in collaboration with CSO and the Tippie School of Business to teach students how to navigate and effectively use LinkedIn for their legal careers.

Come join IPLS for its Intellectual Property Associate Panel. Come listen and talk to Associates' regarding their experience at firms including: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP; Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Sidley Austin LLP; Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP.

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!

Back to Iowa is marking its 30th Anniversary in Chicago! Join us from Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28.

Since its inception in 1996, Back to Iowa has been a beloved tradition, fostering connections among the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and alumni. The event has provided invaluable insights into the practice of law and the legal job market.  This year's event will take place on February 27-28th.

Friday, February 27, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Welcome Reception

Location:

Taste 222

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Appellate Advocacy II: VOB Competition Oral Arguments, Second Round