Outside of Boyd Law Building at Iowa Law

Outside of the Boyd Law Building at Iowa Law

Alumni Events

Annual Events

Upcoming Events

Alumni Reunions

Each fall, Iowa Law alumni gather in Iowa City to reconnect and celebrate. There are opportunities to visit classrooms, talk to our faculty, and tour our facilities and always a chance to tailgate and take in some Hawkeye football. Whether you're five years out or 65 years, we hope you'll come back to visit.

Back to Iowa

Back to Iowa (BTI) began as an effort between African American alumni, BLSA and the College of Law to provide real-life information to Iowa Law students about the practice of law and the legal job market.

Continuing Legal Education

Iowa Law provides a number continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for alumni and friends. CLE programming takes place in both the fall and spring semesters.

The 2025 alumni award winners, posing for a photo with Todd Pettys

Annual Alumni Awards

Iowa Law hosts an alumni awards program to recognize law alumni who have made significant achievements in their careers and in their service to the College of Law. Awards are presented annually in four different categories: Emerging Leader, Alumni Achievement, Alumni Service and the Iowa Law Review Alumni Achievement award.

Pregame Cookouts

Pregame cookouts are hosted each fall at the Boyd Law Building, thanks to our generous sponsors. Join us two hours prior to kick-off to meet up with alumni, faculty, and staff. We'll have the usual fare including cheesy potatoes! If you are interested in learning more about sponsoring a cookout, contact us.

Van Jones, American News Commentator and Author, speaking at the Levitt Lecture in 2019

Levitt Lecture Series

Levitt Lectures provide an annual opportunity for the College of Law to bring distinguished speakers from across the United States and around the globe to present major lectures of interest, not only to the legal community, but also to leaders in all walks of life in the state and region.

Music, Meals, and Making a Difference

Sunday, February 15, 2026 4:00pm to 6:30pm

Tavern Blue

The event will feature live music by the local band Homebrewed and is designed to be welcoming, community-focused, and entirely dedicated to raising funds for the Food Pantry at Iowa.

VOB Competition Oral Arguments—First Round

Saturday, February 21, 2026 8:00am to 2:00pm

Boyd Law Building

Appellate Advocacy II: VOB Competition Oral Arguments, First Round

Jessup Competition Oral Arguments—First Round

Sunday, February 22, 2026 8:00am to 2:00pm

Boyd Law Building

Appellate Advocacy II Jessup Competition Oral Arguments, First Round

Iowa Court of Appeals Day

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm

Boyd Law Building

The Iowa Court of Appeals will visit the College of Law on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The seven-judge panel will preside over appellate cases in Levitt Auditorium with a Q&A session for the public following each case.

Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Hill Harper speaking on his experience in TV, Film, and Theatre

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:00am to 11:30am

Theatre Building

Hill Harper visits the UI Department of Theatre Arts, speaking on His Experience in TV, Film and Theatre, moderated by Theatre Assistant Professor Caroline Clay

The University of Iowa Lecture Committee presents: Hill Harper

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Harper was born in Iowa City, IA, the son of two doctors – his father, a psychiatrist and his mother, an anesthesiologist. He graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was named Valedictorian of his department. Harper then graduated with a J.D. (cum laude) from Harvard Law School, as well as with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, with honors, from the Kennedy School of Government. He holds honorary doctoral degrees from Howard University, Winston-Salem State University, Cheyney University, Le-Moyne Owen College, Westfield State College, Dillard University and Tougaloo College.

Back to Iowa 2026 Welcome Reception

Friday, February 27, 2026 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Taste 222

Back to Iowa is marking its 30th Anniversary in Chicago! Join us from Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28.

Since its inception in 1996, Back to Iowa has been a beloved tradition, fostering connections among the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and alumni. The event has provided invaluable insights into the practice of law and the legal job market. This year's event will take place on February 27-28th.

Friday, February 27, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Welcome Reception

Location:

Taste 222

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