This summer, Cade Rempel Fisher is building legal research skills while supporting environmental justice efforts with the Sierra Club.

Appointments reflect leadership in legal scholarship, teaching, and service.

Participants spend the week working on their own pending cases while learning from some of the nation's most respected capital defense trainers.

Farrell discussed the positive impacts that attorneys can have on small, rural communities—both economic and otherwise. Farrell and his co-panelists were among those leading the charge to incentivize rural legal practice in Iowa.

Siduri Beckman (25JD) is taking her clerkship role above and beyond to promote civic education for high school students in South Dakota, helping to create an innovative mock trial program.

Students learned how FOIA requests are prepared and processed, what types of records are subject to disclosure under the law, how agencies develop and issue responses, and several of the most commonly used exemptions in environmental contexts.

Students learned about international and comparative law both in the classroom and through courthouse visits and conversations with French judges, lawyers, and students.

The new law establishes a seal to go on high school diplomas or transcripts, signaling that the student demonstrates advanced civic knowledge and engagement.

A first-generation graduate thanks the UI College of Law mentor whose support helped him flourish.

The University of Iowa Law Library has received funding from the State Library of Iowa to continue its collaboration on The People’s Law Library of Iowa project.

Work includes appointments, awards, book publications, and presentations from fulltime and visiting faculty.

As the academic year closes, the College of Law is recognizing its faculty and staff who received awards during the 2025-2026 academic year from the University of Iowa or the College of Law.

Tai, clinical professor and director of field placement programs, is the second person to receive the award, which honors an individual whose work has had a lasting, positive impact in the externship community.

During his talk in Iowa City, Axelrod addressed a wide range of topics, including the current political climate, the role of social media, and the future of American democracy, before a sold-out audience.

JoAnna Voss (26JD) inherited a lot from her mother: blonde hair, blue eyes, and a passion for rural legal practice. This month, JoAnna will graduate and walk across the same stage her mother, Iowa Law graduate Janette Voss (92JD), did 34 years prior—and will continue to learn from her as she makes Janette’s practice a family firm.

The fourth-annual Mental Health Champion Award celebrates outstanding members of the University of Iowa community who help create and support a positive culture of mental health and well-being. Their commitment to care motivates others to prioritize mental health in their own lives.

When Veronica “Roni” Miller takes the stage at Iowa Law’s commencement ceremony, she’ll speak not just as a classmate, but as someone shaped by strong roots, unexpected turns, and a deep sense of purpose.

The Honorable Susan M. Crawford reflects on her time at Iowa–and offers advice to graduates preparing to begin their careers.

Julien points to experiences and mentorship at Iowa Law as a driving force behind his academic development and future plans.

Seeking a way to help his alma mater and make a lasting tribute to his late wife, Jon Fister established the Jon and Sarah Fister Chair in Law and Economics.