Iowa Law News

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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.
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Iowa Law Legal Clinic: 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. 
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Wunderlich brothers realize their dreams in Iowa

Thursday, October 19, 2023
The Wunderlich brothers of Mason City, Iowa, are all in on their home state—and the University of Iowa College of Law is all the better for it. “I love Iowa,” Elias says. “I’m a very proud native Iowan. I’ve been all around the country, and there’s something special about Iowa. I feel like you can do something here and get noticed for it. Iowa’s an easy place to live, an easy place to realize your dreams, and the people are amazing.”
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Student Spotlight: Patricia Linninger uses her heritage to shape a brighter legal future

Friday, October 13, 2023
During Hispanic Heritage Month, a compelling narrative has unfolded at Iowa Law where passionate individuals with multicultural backgrounds intertwine their legal aspirations and desire to create change within the legal community. Patricia Linninger, a second-year law student and president of the Hispanic and Latinx Law Students Association, has nearly four years of experience in immigration, discovering that her diverse background helped her facilitate trust and communication with clients.

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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