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We’re proud to boast a rich history of academic excellence without discrimination since our founding in 1865, and we celebrate our legacy as a trailblazer in the law school landscape. Now, we continue that tradition, welcoming an inquisitive, talented community of students, faculty, and staff through our doors.

Consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, we equip our students to succeed in an ever-changing, competitive legal world. Our students benefit from a challenging, world-class academic experience with emphases on intellectual rigor, legal writing, service, and on-the-job experience.

With an Iowa Law degree, you can graduate with confidence, knowing you are prepared to succeed in workplaces and communities both near and far.

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ASJD

99 %

job placement rate

Within 10 months of graduation

Best Value

Law school by
the National Jurist

2014 - Present

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89 %

Bar passage rate

Among first-time test takers

“Here, it’s not just about mastering substantive law and trial procedures; it’s about honing essential legal practice skills that transcend the classroom.”

Iowa Law news

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A Tribute to Dean Kevin Washburn

Thursday, January 2, 2025
After serving as dean of Iowa Law for more than six years, Kevin Washburn is stepping down at the end of 2024, leaving a legacy of innovation, excellence, and growth.
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25 Years of Human Rights Impact

Friday, December 13, 2024
The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights (UICHR) is celebrating a quarter century of making a vital difference, educating and advocating for human rights at local, state, and global levels.
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Professor Todd Pettys named interim dean of Iowa Law, effective January 1, 2025

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel has named Todd Pettys interim dean of the University of Iowa College of Law. Pettys joined the College of Law faculty in 1999 and has served as the H. Blair and Joan V. White Chair in Civil Litigation since 2009.
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Iowa Law honored for dedicated commitment to environmental, natural resources, and energy law

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Iowa Law School is proud to announce that it has been admitted as a Constituent Law School of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL). The foundation is the largest independent nonprofit organization in the nation dedicated to education in natural resources and energy law.