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2L Stacia Drey spotlighted as standout student in a federal policy pipeline program

Thursday, October 15, 2026
The Pipeline Program is a competitive internship initiative that connects accepted applicants with paid internship opportunities in the TMT law and policy sector. Among her talented cohort, Drey was spotlighted as a standout student in the program.
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Iowa Law faculty and clinic participate in 2026 Iowa Nonprofit Summit

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The summit was hosted Sept. 14-15, 2026, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa and brought together over 150 nonprofit professionals to learn, connect, and strengthen Iowa’s nonprofit sector.
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Iowa Law celebrates 98th Supreme Court Day

Monday, October 12, 2026
As the college’s oldest tradition, Supreme Court Day provides students with an opportunity to test their skills and observe the state’s highest court in action.
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N. William Hines receives Distinguished Friend of the University Award

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Hines served as Iowa Law dean for 28 years. He joined the Iowa Law faculty in 1962 and has spent more than six decades teaching, leading, and supporting the Iowa Law community.
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3L Richelle Manuel-Rayburn’s legal journey blends Moot Court, debate, and hard-earned luck

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
As Richelle Manuel-Rayburn enters her final year of law school, she reflects on the path that brought her to this point and the motto that has sustained her success: “the harder you work, the luckier you get.”
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Iowa Law launches new clinic specializing in nonprofit structure and strategy

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Housed in the Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center (LAWINRC), the Nonprofit Structure and Strategy Clinic (NSSC) acts as its own law firm and provides a range of transactional legal services to nonprofit organizations.
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3L Angelica Luszcz finds meaning in helping others thrive

Monday, September 28, 2026
Luszcz's upbringing and passion for social justice have shaped her people-first perspective.
Bill Kristol speaks during the fall 2026 Levitt Lecture, moderated by Iowa Public Radio's Ben Kieffer.

Political commentator Bill Kristol headlines fall 2026 Levitt Lecture

Friday, September 25, 2026
Iowa Public Radio’s Ben Kieffer led the discussion with the acclaimed political analyst at Hancher Auditorium on Sept. 15.
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Iowa Law awarded highest ranking for human rights law for the sixth consecutive year

Monday, September 21, 2026
The University of Iowa College of Law received the highest possible rating (A+) for human rights law by National Jurist’s preLaw magazine and joins 12 law schools in the country with the top rating.
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Iowa Law Review’s 2026 symposium “Philosophy at Trial” to discuss Supreme Court jurisprudence

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Faculty co-organizer Andrew Jordan received a major conference grant from the UI Arts and Humanities Initiative for the symposium, which will take place September 17.
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Five generations of Iowa Law graduates honored with UI Family Spirit Award

Friday, September 11, 2026
Five generations of Iowa law graduates will be honored during the 2026 Family Weekend, Sept. 18–20.
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For second consecutive year, Iowa Law graduates achieve 96% Iowa bar passage rate

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
First-time test takers from the University of Iowa College of Law also secured a bar-passage rate of 98% for the second year in a row.
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Iowa Law’s summer legal placements allow students to gain invaluable hands-on experience for academic credit

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Three students shared the benefits that enrolling in this summer's legal placement course brought them, including receiving academic credit and clarity for future career plans.
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Student Spotlight: 3L Aeja (애자) Pinto discovers the intersection of health care and law through UIHC externship

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
For much of her life, Pinto felt pulled between two worlds—law and health care. A corporate counsel field placement with University of Iowa Health Care showed her that she didn't have to choose between the two.
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Iowa Law announces its most academically accomplished incoming class yet

Monday, August 31, 2026
While law schools saw a nationwide uptick in applicants of roughly 8%, Iowa Law noted an increase of more than 30%. These 180 students hold highly coveted positions as members of the Iowa Law Class of 2029—something 1,683 people applied for.
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3L Ethan Apawan named first Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellow from the College of Law

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Apawan was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to participate in the Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Program, a year-long educational experience designed to immerse emerging leaders in the dynamic world of health care innovation.
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Iowa Law School Foundation welcomes six new board members

Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Iowa Law School Foundation (ILSF) elected three alumni members, a faculty member, and two student members to its board of directors. Meet the ILSF Board’s newest members.
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UI launches search, names committee for next College of Law dean

Thursday, August 20, 2026
The University of Iowa has launched a national search for the next dean of the College of Law. Daniel Clay, dean of the College of Education, and Jill Wieber Lens, Dorothy M. Willie Professor in Excellence in the College of Law, will serve as co-chairs of the search committee.
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HELI Iowa Data Center Decision Tool featured in several news outlets

Monday, August 17, 2026
The Decision Tool provides a practical framework for evaluating proposed data center projects by identifying objective questions to evaluate potential benefits and impacts.
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Alliance for Civic Education of Iowa hosts Summer Fellowship Institute at Boyd Law Building

Monday, August 10, 2026
The University of Iowa College of Law hosted the 2026 ACE Summer Fellowship Institute in July with the Alliance for Civic Education (ACE) of Iowa. The Institute is an annual three-day series of educational professional development for middle and high school social studies instructors.
Josephine Gittler stands on stage and receives the 2026 Iowa Character Award in Altoona, Iowa.

Josephine Gittler honored with Iowa Character Award

Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Ray Center’s annual Iowa Character Awards honor Iowans whose actions reflect integrity, leadership, responsibility, and a commitment to serving their communities.
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How one Iowa Law student turned an on campus connection into a summer internship in Chicago

Friday, July 17, 2026
Rising 3L Tess Benson is spending the summer at Chapman and Cutler, where she’s applying legal writing and analysis to real client matters while exploring transactional law.
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Three staff members recognized with College of Law awards

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Staff received nominations from colleagues and were recognized with awards for their work and impact. 
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Iowa Law 3L Max Cheng places third in AUWCL National Health Law Writing Competition

Monday, July 13, 2026
Cheng drew from his interest in health law and prior experiences to examine how fetal personhood legislation in Iowa could affect assisted reproductive technologies.
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Iowa Law student gains hands-on environmental law experience through Sierra Club summer internship

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
This summer, Cade Rempel Fisher is building legal research skills while supporting environmental justice efforts with the Sierra Club—one of the first environmental preservation organizations in the world.