Articles from 2023

Native American Heritage month story.

Beyond Expectations: Law student Dane Beaulieu charts a successful path in Indian Law

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
When Dane Beaulieu graduated from college, he knew he wanted to go to law school to study Indian Law, the field that regulates the complex legal relationships between Native American nations, the United States, and the states. As he checked out law schools looking for a good program, he came upon the University of Iowa Law School.
Exterior of Boyd Law Building on a sunny day.

HELI establishes Iowa Law’s first environmental moot court team

Friday, November 17, 2023
This year, HELI created and launched the first environmental moot court team in Iowa Law’s history. For the first time ever, the three-person Iowa Law team is competing in the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition (NELMCC) at Pace University’s The Elisabeth Haub School of Law.
Students walks past the bridge leading to the back entrance of BLB in the fall.

A decade of excellence: Iowa Law named a Best Value Law School for 10th year in a row

Thursday, November 16, 2023
For the 10th consecutive year, the University of Iowa College of Law is named a Best Value Law School by the National Jurist's PreLaw Magazine. Iowa Law has consistently been among the top contenders, and this year is no exception, earning the 12th spot in the nation. The 2023 Best Value report includes 52 ABA-accredited public universities and ten private law schools. These institutions have collectively earned cumulative grades of B+ or higher for their commitment to providing students with an exceptional return on investment.