Articles from 2021

Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Karla Olivas story

Early life experiences led to public interest advocacy for alum Karla Olivas

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
For alum Karla Olivas, her true desire to work as an immigration advocate sparked in 2018 when the Department of Justice and Homeland Security were required to reverse their family separation policy.
Veterans Day Flags on the Pentacrest representing University of Iowa Veterans - 2021

Iowa Law students are fighting for U.S. veterans in court

Thursday, November 11, 2021
Since 2018, law students who have successfully completed Professor Amy Kretkowski’s fall course in Veterans Benefits Law have had the chance to join Kretkowski in an appellate advocacy independent study program during the spring semester.
Phyllis Propp Fowle (33JD) honored on Veteran's Day

Phyllis Propp Fowle paved the way for women lawyers to serve their country

Thursday, November 11, 2021
On this Veteran’s Day, Iowa Law is proud to share the story of alumna Phyllis Propp Fowle (33JD). Phyllis was accustomed to being a woman of firsts, paving the way for women lawyers to serve their country.
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The scariest books in the Law Library...

Thursday, October 28, 2021
In celebration of Halloween, our law librarians selected a list of the scariest book in the Law Library. It is advised you put on a book jacket for the chills of reading the scary book list...
The Old Capitol Building at University of Iowa

Pro Bono Society recognizes 56 law students for their service

Thursday, October 28, 2021
The society recently announced its Spring 2021 Members, with 56 current and recently graduated students making the list. The Pro Bono Society is an honor society that recognizes Iowa Law students who have dedicated their time towards serving others and developing skills and values that are important to a life of public service.