Iowa Law News

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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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Author and attorney, Bryan Porter (20JD), shares his love of writing

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Iowa Law alum Bryan Porter (20JD) shares his love of writing and his childhood dream to become a lawyer. Bryan published his first book in 2020 and is currently an attorney at the Rock Island County State's Attorney's Office.
Crystal Pound (16JD) back at Iowa Law teaching Justice 101

New Justice 101 course teaches Fourth Amendment Rights at Iowa Law

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
This January, Iowa Law alums Crystal Pound (16JD) and Alexander Lodge (16JD) launched their Justice 101 course at Iowa Law.
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Student Spotlight: Hannah and Marcus Weymiller share their law school journey

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Hannah and Marcus Weymiller came to Iowa Law together and have loved being able to motivate and push each other along the way. Hear their story.
Loveliest books in the law library 2022 edition

Loveliest Books in the Law Library 💛

Monday, February 14, 2022
Love may or may not be in the air, but it is definitely on the shelves of the Law Library! Come check out some of the lovely volumes we have in our collection.
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Iowa Law School Foundation welcomes four new members

Thursday, February 10, 2022
In December, the Iowa Law School Foundation (ILSF) elected four new members. The group looks forward to working with Winnie Uluocha, Renee Dotson, Andy Andersen, and Bill Smith.