Iowa Law News

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As a research assistant, Julia Harrison explores areas of law that spark her interest

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Julia Harrison was looking for an opportunity to gain more exposure to business law. She sought out an research assistant position with Professor Yockey after enjoying his Business Associations class her 1L spring. She talks about the opportunity and what she learned while working as a RA.
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Cesár Rosado Marzán's summer research focuses on how "worker centers" are driving change

Monday, June 19, 2023
Professor Rosado Marzan is writing a book manuscript on how worker centers -- small, under-resourced community groups -- have persuaded ~ 100 local and state governments to legislate for new labor rights across the United States.
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2022 grads outperform in competitive job market

Thursday, May 18, 2023
The University of Iowa College of Law has once again proven its excellence in the competitive job market, standing out as a top 10 law school for full-time job placement (Reuters).
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Chris Odinet honored with the Grant Gilmore Award for excellence in legal scholarship

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Chris Odinet, the Josephine R. Witte Professor of Law, and co-authors received the Grant Gilmore Award for their article published in the Arizona State Law Review entitled, “The Private Law of Stablecoins.”
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Law students put their writing and analytical thinking skills to the test

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
To secure a spot on one of Iowa Law's top-ranked journals, first-year students must complete a rigorous writing assessment known as the "Write-On."
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Supreme Court Day inspires law students to excel in Moot Court

Thursday, April 27, 2023
A tradition going back almost 100 years, Iowa Supreme Court Day is the culmination of course work, moot court competitions and hard work. “I remember watching Supreme Court Day as a 1L, two years ago on Zoom, and thinking that would be the most exciting thing I could do,” says Iowa Law student Jamie McCarthy.
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Hubbell Initiative expands environmental law in Iowa

Saturday, April 22, 2023
With the launch of the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative (HELI) in 2022, the College of Law has continued to build upon its solid reputation for teaching and scholarship in environmental law. The initiative has engaged students, practitioners, and scholars this past year in ways that contribute actionable solutions to some of today's most pressing environmental issues.
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Research assistant, Claire Eichhorn, improved skills and built a strong relationship with faculty

Friday, April 21, 2023
Rising third-year law student Claire Eichhorn improved her legal research and writing skills and gained invaluable mentorship while working as a research assistant for Dean Adrien Wing. 
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Student Spotlight: Apoorva Gokare's career path to corporate law

Friday, April 14, 2023
Gokare discovered her passion for corporate law after being approached by two childhood friends who had founded an e-commerce clothing company. Despite facing financial constraints, the friends sought Gokare’s legal assistance, which not only kindled her interest in corporate law but also highlighted her proficiency in the field.
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Rodriquez (22JD) wins Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Barbara (Barbi) Rodriguez (22JD) has been awarded the 2023 “Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award" by the Burton Awards for her note published in the Iowa Law Review titled, “In the Interest of Justice: Presuming Prejudice When the Right to Counsel in Removal Proceedings Is Denied.”