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All rise, judicial clerkship success at Iowa Law

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
A judicial clerk is an attorney that works for, and closely with, a judge. Clerks typically provide legal research, draft opinions, and provide general assistance to their judge or court. Although the law clerk won’t see their name at the end of the judicial opinion that they may have played a role in researching and drafting, their work is critical.
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At the Intersection of Health and Law

Monday, April 12, 2021
Rapid changes in health care practices and regulations over the past few years have created a greater need for people who understand the convergence between law and health care, making Iowa’s JD-MHA combined degree program more appealing than ever for students and employers.
Civil Procedure class taught by Iowa Law professor Derek Muller

Iowa Law in the time of COVID – A year in review 

Thursday, April 8, 2021
This past year has been a difficult one. Yet despite many challenges and changes, the Iowa Law community has persisted and succeeded—hiring incredible faculty, recruiting a diverse student body, making a positive impact during the pandemic, advancing DEI initiatives, and giving students valuable experiences they need to succeed.
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It would be great if you considered a story about Asian American law students

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
In light of the nationwide increase in AAPI hate incidents, we asked six members of the Iowa Law community to tell their stories. These stories highlight the many different experiences and perspectives in the Asian American community and we are grateful for their openness and honesty.
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Southern CA-native heads east with the help of Iowa Law alum

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
“Unlike the other law schools I had previously checked out, I felt that Iowa Law was not trying to sell me anything. I got a really genuine impression from the school that impressed me.” Today, almost three years later, Eibschutz feels right at home in Iowa City and within the walls of Boyd Law, finding success in the classroom and out.

Upcoming Events

Labor Day (No classes)

Monday, September 2, 2024 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
University holiday: no classes and offices are closed.
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Supreme Court Day 2024

Friday, September 6, 2024 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
The University of Iowa College of Law will celebrate Supreme Court Day, the College’s oldest tradition, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. The event commemorates National Constitution Day. Schedule TBD. The Iowa Supreme Court justices will hear student oral arguments in a moot case matching the top 3L advocates from last spring’s Van Oosterhout and Baskerville competitions, in addition to hearing public oral arguments. On Friday evening, Iowa Supreme Court Justices will join law students and faculty...

Business Law CLE Seminar

Friday, September 6, 2024 8:00am to 5:00pm
Boyd Law Building

MINK Law Day 2024

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 2:30pm to 6:00pm
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Journal of Corporation Law's 50th Anniversary Symposium

Friday, September 13, 2024 7:00am to 4:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Join the Journal of Corporation Law in Levitt Auditorium on Sept. 13 for a virtual screening of their Fiftieth Anniversary Symposium taking place in New York City! As the nation's oldest student-published corporate law journal, this historic symposium will feature four panels with 16 renowned scholars throughout the day, along with a keynote speech from Vice Chancellor Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT. JCL will provide lunch in Levitt at 12:45 p.m. CT...

Boston Law Fair

Saturday, September 14, 2024 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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The Economic Implications of Climate Change: Iowa Law Review’s Volume 110 Symposium

Thursday, September 19 to Friday, September 20, 2024 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
The Iowa Law Review’s Volume 110 Symposium is The Economic Implications of Climate Change. Presented by Iowa Law Review, The Classical Liberal Institute at NYU, and the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative. Sept. 19–20, 2024 in the Boyd Law Building on the University of Iowa campus.

University of Iowa All Majors Career Fair

Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:00am to 4:00pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

HBCU Pre-Law Expo

Saturday, September 28, 2024 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

Parents & Partners Day 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
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