Moot Court (room 105): Take the elevator or central stairwell down one level to the first floor. Walk to the left all the way down to the end of the hallway with graduating class photos. There you will find the Moot Court office. The Appellate Advocacy Program seeks to familiarize students with brief writing and citation forms, further develop their research skills, and strengthen their persuasive abilities in oral argument. Students in Appellate Advocacy I, an upper-level elective, write an appellate brief and argue the case before a panel of judges. The advocates with the highest scores are invited to participate in Appellate Advocacy II and moot court competitions. 

Courtroom Classrooms (rooms 115 and 125): Heading back toward the central area, you will walk by classrooms 115 and 125, the courtroom classrooms. These classrooms are used for litigation, advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution practices, as well as smaller classes and seminars. As you walk toward the central areas, take a moment to view the photographs of prior law graduates. 

Student Commons (room 165): The Student Commons consists of the café, kitchen items, and vending machines; various seating and study areas, including an outdoor portico; and conference and seminar rooms for student use. 

Journal Offices (rooms 185,186,188, 190): On the other side of the hallway are the journal offices. There are four student-edited scholarly journals published at the College of Law: Iowa Law Review (room 190); Journal of Corporation Law (room 188); Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems (room 185); and Journal of Gender, Race and Justice (room 186). Acceptance to and membership in any of the scholarly journals is based entirely on a write-on competition. Approximately 60 percent of the student body writes for one of the law journals. 

Embedded Staff Therapist (room 171): The College of Law, in collaboration with the University Counseling Service, has had its own mental health professional since 2019. The embedded therapist works with law students intensively on all aspects of their mental health, from nervousness about cold calls to personal concerns. This work is accomplished via individual counseling sessions, support groups, and outreach events, all of which are informed by the therapist’s specialized knowledge of the law student experience. 

Law Library (area 200): Pass through the lobby and enter the Law Library—one of the largest and most respected academic law libraries in the country. Just inside is the Circulation Desk, where students check out books, borrow chargers and headphones, and access study aids. Next to it is the Reference Office, where expert librarians assist with everything from first-year memos to advanced research. Further in is the common area, a relaxed space for quiet conversation, puzzles, or breaks between classes. To the left, take the elevator or stairwell down to the first level. Here, you’ll find rows of student carrels—dedicated study spaces many treat as their home base. This level also includes a computer lab (room 174) and a reservable group study room(room 126). Students have access to premier legal research platforms like Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg, and a vast collection of print and digital resources. Whether preparing for class, working as a research assistant, or simply recharging, the Law Library offers a quiet, resource-rich environment that supports student success.

Levitt Auditorium (room 295): Heading out of the Law Library and back to the lobby, Levitt Auditorium is just down the hall from the main entrance. One of the many uses for the Auditorium is the orientation program for first-year students. Also held within Levitt Auditorium are the College’s annual Iowa Supreme Court Day, moot court and trial advocacy competitions, and other special events. Every semester, the College of Law welcomes many distinguished speakers to present major lectures of interest to the legal and world community. Guests to the campus frequently include federal judges, well-known legal scholars, and famous legal activists. 

Administrative Suite (room 280): Continue down the hallway with the classrooms, away from the main entrance, and you will reach the Dean’s Suite. Located within the suite are the offices of the Dean, Career Services, Student Services, Alumni Relations, and Financial Aid, among others.  

Career Services: The Career Services Office provides career planning and job search assistance to law students and alumni and is devoted to helping students find the job that best fits them. Iowa’s distinctive brand of legal education attracts a large number of recruiters to campus. Law students can connect with many more employers through written inquiries and off-campus interviews. Iowa’s graduates traditionally have excellent success in passing bar exams and finding employment; around 95 percent are employed within a few months of graduation. Typically, about 60 percent of graduates practice outside the state of Iowa. 

Admissions: The Admission Committee admits applicants it deems able to help the College fulfill its primary mission of preparing students to serve as counselors and leaders in their professional and civic communities.  

 Financial Aid: The College of Law helps students finance their legal education in many ways. Students are automatically considered for scholarships based on their admission application. Loans are generally available to assist in covering the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses beyond any scholarship amount a student may receive. The Law Research Assistantship program qualifies non-resident students for in-state tuition, helping keep the cost of legal education at Iowa relatively low. LRA positions are available for 2L and 3L students.  

Bookstore (room 218): Head down the hallway back towards the lobby and continue past the Law Library to the other side of the floor, where you will find the ISBA Bookstore. The bookstore carries all the assigned texts and materials for law classes, as well as a variety of study aids, office supplies, and Iowa Law gear. All proceeds from bookstore sales support Iowa Law student initiatives. 

Study Abroad The College of Law offers a winter program in London and a spring program in France. Students can also study abroad through exchange programs at several world-renowned universities in various countries. Pictures of the programs are in the glass cases past the bookstore, heading towards the classrooms. 

Classrooms (rooms 225, 235, 245, 275, and 285): The main instructional classrooms are on the second floor. Rooms 225, 235, and 245 hold larger and mid-size classes. Rooms 275 and 285 hold smaller classes. 

Faculty:  Take the elevator or central stairwell to head up to the fourth floor. The Faculty Lounge will be in front of you. The offices of the faculty are located on this level in every nook and corner. Professors have an open access policy and strongly encourage their students to connect with them. There are many leading scholars at the College of Law – and they frequently gather at lunch in the Faculty Lounge to discuss new research and law school business – but it should be noted that most professors are here because they are focused on teaching and mentoring students, and there is very strong student-faculty interaction. The faculty are highly committed to producing spirited leaders who will be trusted advisers, strong advocates, and innovative scholars. 

Iowa Law Writing Center (room 480): Turn right down the hallway facing the Faculty Lounge. Towards the end of the hall, you will find the Iowa Law Writing Center. The Iowa Law Writing Center is staffed by L2 and L3 students who offer individualized tutoring sessions for all your writing assignments in law school. We also offer writing workshops and group writing opportunities designed to assist you wherever you are in your writing journey. The Iowa Law Writing Center also offers many great videos and other resources to help you advance your writing skills. In fact, the Iowa Law Writing Center was the first writing center to be housed within a law school, and it dates back to 1989! The director of the Iowa Law Writing Center is Dawn Anderson, one of the first-year LAWR faculty. 

Student Lounge (area 494): At the end of the hall is the Student Lounge. The lounge is available for studying, meeting in small groups, luncheons, relaxation, etc., the space and its deck feature great views campus, the river, and the downtown area.