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Undergraduate certificate in Human Rights creates pipeline to law school

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Over the past several years, a small but steady flow of UI graduates have matriculated into law school having earned the College’s undergraduate Certificate in Human Rights offered through the Center for Human Rights. This unique opportunity has often been found to spark interest in students choosing to pursue the study of law.
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Student Spotlight: Maya Sanaba's international exposure inspires her interest in law

Thursday, March 10, 2022
Spending time in India as a teenager, second-year law student Maya Sanaba, was inspired to help others, especially the vulnerable. She aims to give them a voice through obtaining a legal education. Read her story.
A courtroom filled with law students at Iowa Law in 1922.

Women who paved the way at Iowa Law

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Iowa Law has a long history of women firsts. Read more about the women who paved the way for others to enter the field of law.
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Student Spotlight: Maggie Mae Lee realizes her passion for corporate law

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Maggie May Lee grew up in Canada and spent her high school and college years exploring parts of the U.S. She landed at Iowa Law, discovered her passion for corporate law and will head to the Northeast this summer for a position with Phillips Lytle.
Across the Aisle program in action

New program encourages civil discourse around difficult topics

Friday, February 25, 2022
Iowa Law’s DEI committee piloted a new program last week called Across the Aisle. The program seeks to bridge divides and bring people with different perspectives into conversation with each other.

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