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Student spotlight Leighton Berridge (23JD)

A passion for politics led Leighton Berridge to Iowa Law

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Berridge has “always been interested in law and politics,” and law school seemed like the natural next step after college to forward these goals. Learn more about he made his way from Texas to Iowa Law.
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Iowa Law named Best Value Law School for 8th consecutive year

Monday, December 6, 2021
"Iowa Law believes strongly in its mission as a public law school. Accessibility and affordability are critical to our success. Being a best value law school ensures that our students can pursue their hopes and dreams without being overwhelmed by debt," said Dean Washburn 
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Human Rights Program at Iowa Law earns A+ rating second year in a row

Thursday, November 18, 2021
Iowa Law has established its human rights program as a standout in a competitive and changing world, and this year Iowa Law continues its A+ rating for Human Rights Law from PreLaw Magazine, a National Jurist Publication.
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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.
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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.

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