Event Planning

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Iowa Law Events

Field Placement Supervisor CLE

Thursday, January 23, 2025 11:30am to 12:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Field Placement Supervisor CLE Join us for best practices in supervising law students and externs, including an overview of new rules and cases. Tailored toward attorneys working with students earning academic credit through FPP and is appropriate for anyone supervising students and new attorneys. We will apply for 1 credit of ethics CLE.

Lawyering for Reproductive Justice Book Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Lawyering for Reproductive Justice will be hosting their second annual book club on Jan. 23, 2025. We will provide lunch and have a discussion on You're the Only One I've Told: The Stories Behind Abortion by Meera Shah.

Public Interest Career Expo

Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:00pm to 6:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Career Services is bringing to campus Public Interest and Government organizations to connect with Iowa Law students! Representatives will provide information about how each entity works, the projects they work on, and how students can apply. Bring your resumes and please come prepared in professional attire. Reception will follow.

Law Hawk Volunteers Needed

Friday, January 24 to Friday, February 7, 2025 (all day)
The admissions office is seeking volunteers to help with our admitted students email project. Admitted students love to hear from current law students about their experience at Iowa law. This project will start in late January and run thru mid April. Each week the admissions office will send a small list of admitted students for you to reach out to. Depending on the number of volunteers we receive you will not be given a list every week. If you would like to help us please send an email to Jan Barnes at jbarnes@uiowa.edu, with your email address.

MLK Awareness Week presented by Melvin Shaw

Friday, January 24, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Mr. Shaw is president of the Iowa State Bar Association and will speak about Dr. King’s legacy.

Public Interest Law Now

Monday, January 27, 2025 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Join PILS to discuss the effects of current events, including changes of government leadership and recent judicial opinions, on the field of public interest law.

Where to Go From Here: Mining the First Semester for a Successful Second Semester

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:35pm to 1:20pm
Boyd Law Building

Finalizing your Bar Application

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:40pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Law Hawk Volunteers Needed

Friday, January 31 to Friday, February 7, 2025 (all day)
The admissions office is seeking volunteers to help with our admitted students email project. Admitted students love to hear from current law students about their experience at Iowa law. This project will start in late January and run thru mid April. Each week the admissions office will send a small list of admitted students for you to reach out to. Depending on the number of volunteers we receive you will not be given a list every week. If you would like to help us please send an email to Jan Barnes at jbarnes@uiowa.edu, with your email address.

13th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop

Friday, January 31, 2025 9:30am to 11:30am
Virtual
Would you like to teach English, study, or do research or creative work abroad for an academic year at no cost to you (U.S. citizens only)? Join International Programs at the University of Iowa for the 13th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop.

1L Interviewing Program

Friday, January 31, 2025 12:40pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Mental Health Mural Painting

Monday, February 3 12:00pm to Friday, February 7, 2025 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Express yourself and leave a colorful, lasting message to future students who visit the counseling office. There is no need to have previously met Social Worker Sam or used counseling services. Come say hi, do some art, and enjoy a free lunch! No RSVP needed beforehand; simply stop by on whichever day(s) of the week it’s most convenient for you. No artistic experience needed; there are a lot of stencils! All members of the Iowa Law community are welcome to participate: students, faculty, and staff. Free lunch available for students only.

Dream Journal and Law Fit Intro

Monday, February 3, 2025 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Law school will inundate you with information, but this program is something different! A place for you to dream, rejuvenate, be inspired, and remember why you are here. Do you want to be an attorney? A legislator? A fixer? A helper? A leader? A lobbyist? An advocate? A politician? A judge? An astronaut? An actor? A sports manager?In this Program, we will help you explore your career ideas and help you make a plan by using the LawFit Career Assessment tool and the Iowa Law Careers Services Vision Journal.

Collegiate Community Committee

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building

Law Hawk Volunteers Needed

Friday, February 7, 2025 (all day)
The admissions office is seeking volunteers to help with our admitted students email project. Admitted students love to hear from current law students about their experience at Iowa law. This project will start in late January and run thru mid April. Each week the admissions office will send a small list of admitted students for you to reach out to. Depending on the number of volunteers we receive you will not be given a list every week. If you would like to help us please send an email to Jan Barnes at jbarnes@uiowa.edu, with your email address.

ISBA Mental Health Check-In with Sam Ramsey

Monday, February 10, 2025 12:30pm to 1:50pm
Boyd Law Building
The Iowa Student Bar Association (ISBA), in collaboration with law school mental health therapist Sam Ramsey, is hosting a mental health check-in. The event will feature small group discussions where students can connect with peers to explore and share perspectives on mental health topics.
The "Iowa Effect": Insurance and Climate Change with New York Times Reporter Christopher Flavelle promotional image

The "Iowa Effect": Insurance and Climate Change with New York Times Reporter Christopher Flavelle

Friday, February 14, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative at the University of Iowa College of Law for a discussion with New York Times climate reporter Christopher Flavelle and Martin Grace, Professor of Finance at the Tippie College of Business. Christopher Flavelle has been writing about the impacts of climate change on insurance markets for years. In May of 2024, Christopher reported on a recent trend in insurance coverage, calling it the “Iowa effect.” Even in formerly low-risk places like Iowa...

Explore Iowa Law

Saturday, February 15, 2025 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
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"Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry" with Austin Frerick

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
Iowa's own Austin Frerick will be at Iowa Law on Feb. 26 to discuss his new book Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry. Barons is the story of seven corporate titans in the food industry and their rise to power, with a lens on Iowa and the Midwest. Food and beverages will be provided for those who register in advance. Register here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tceGi7TekGl5EW

CCC Town Hall with Interim Dean Pettys

Monday, March 3, 2025 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
The CCC invites all students and staff to join us for a town hall meeting with interim Dean Todd Pettys. This is an opportunity to discuss important matters concerning our university and share your perspectives. Don't miss this chance to be heard and stay informed!

Collegiate Community Committee

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building

Admitted Students Weekend

Friday, March 7 to Saturday, March 8, 2025 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

Inside the Judge’s Chambers

Friday, March 7, 2025 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
What could the path to become a judge look like? What do judges look for in their law clerks and how can you attain one of these prestigious positions? Please join the Faculty Clerkship Committee and the Career Services Office for a panel conversation about life Inside the Judges’ Chambers. Moderated by Professor Bram Elias.

Technology Tips for the Brief Writer

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 12:35pm to 1:20pm
Boyd Law Building

Lawyers & Leaders: Judging Juries

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
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