Iowa Law News
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.
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.
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.”
Tatiana Smith pursues her passion for public interest law
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Growing up, Tatiana (Tia) Smith was exposed to the many social and economic challenges common in underprivileged communities. As she got older, she became increasingly aware of the discrimination and injustice experienced by her friends and neighbors, which motivated her to pursue a career in human rights.
Inspiring the next generation of Iowa lawyers
Friday, March 3, 2023
Iowa Law alum Tim Semelroth (97JD) has always had a passion for mock trial. As a coach, Tim has helped students examine legal processes and current legal issues as well as develop important critical-thinking, fundamental research, preparation, and presentation skills.
Taking experiential learning to the next level
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Through his joint relationships with the College of Law and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dan Matheson has developed a national interdisciplinary student sports law competition that stands out as the first of its kind.
The Loveliest Books in the Law Library – 2023 edition
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
There is always something to love in the Law Library! This Valentine’s Day, come fall in love with some of the fabulous volumes we hold in our collection.
The Clinical Advantage
Thursday, January 26, 2023
At Iowa Law, students in the clinical education program receive real-world training while providing much-needed service to the community. Consisting of six clinics, each dedicated to a distinct practice area, the Law Clinic program gives students the opportunity to represent clients (under the supervision of licensed attorneys) at all stages of the legal process. Read on for a look at how the clinics continue to raise the bar for experiential education—despite the many challenges posed by COVID.
Finding purpose in serving others
Monday, January 23, 2023
Read about third-year law student Nick Goodenow and his long track record of serving others. His commitment to service began when he was young, continued throughout college, and will carry on through his new job as a public defender for the state of Colorado next year.
Working across disciplines to solve complex problems
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Iowa Law students have partnered with the Estate Planning Clinic. In addition to representing real clients, students partnered with Iowa’s top ranked nursing program to learn how their professions can work together to solve problems in the health care system
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