Articles from 2023

Environmental Law displayed as pieces of a puzzle being put together

Advancing Environmental Law in Iowa

Monday, October 23, 2023
“The Hubbell Initiative has been an important opportunity for stakeholders to exchange information, talk about solutions, and explore how folks can better collaborate to work toward common goals,” Mandelbaum said, explaining that he has engaged in multiple conversations about how HELI can help advance the field of environmental law."
A photo of a jail cell block.

A Matter of Life and Death

Monday, October 23, 2023
A student studies in the commons with coffee.

Leadership in Legal Writing

Monday, October 23, 2023
The Writing and Academic Success center is a centralized hub for student support. It offers one-on-one consultations with writing specialists, feedback on written work, and workshops designed to address specific writing and academic challenges that many law students face.
supreme honor

Supreme Honor

Monday, October 23, 2023
Recent Iowa Law alums share the formative experiences they had serving as judicial clerks for the seven justices on the Iowa Supreme Court. Through their clerkships, these alumni have gained unparalleled experiences, honed legal research and writing  skills, and witnessed the inner workings of the state’s highest court.
Faculty Fellows

Supporting Early-Career Scholars

Monday, October 23, 2023
Singh will be the third Faculty Fellow since Iowa Law reintroduced the program in 2020. During the two-year fellowship, early-career faculty serve as visiting assistant professors, teaching one course, and also receive scholarly and career mentorship from a panel of faculty members. 
Law students working in the immigration clinic pose with their client who just became a naturalized citizen.

Case Files

Monday, October 23, 2023
Students working in the Law Clinic gain essential practice skills across the legal spectrum. The most recent wins include tackling complex challenges in healthcare, representing clients in federal court, creating resources to drive social change, and helping individuals navigate the U.S. immigration system.
DEI Awards 2023 3/4 Winners

Iowa Law honors champions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Friday, October 20, 2023
The DEI Awards were established to acknowledge the significant contributions of students, faculty, and staff who have played a pivotal role in advancing diversity and inclusion at Iowa Law. The awards committee also sought out those who have demonstrated their commitment by introducing innovative programs or initiatives that enhance diversity and inclusion within the college.