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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.

Welcome to Iowa Law.
 

ASJD

100 %

Employed or enrolled in graduate school

Within 10 months of graduation

Best Value

Law school by
the National Jurist

2014 - Present

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91 %

Bar passage rate

Among first-time test takers across states

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

Andrew Wendell

Andrew Wendel, Class of 2024

Iowa Law news

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Iowa Law student gains hands-on environmental law experience through Sierra Club summer internship

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
This summer, Cade Rempel Fisher is building legal research skills while supporting environmental justice efforts with the Sierra Club.
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Iowa Law professors named to endowed positions and fellowships

Monday, July 6, 2026
Appointments reflect leadership in legal scholarship, teaching, and service.
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Darrow/Baldus College brings capital defense advocates to Iowa Law

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Participants spend the week working on their own pending cases while learning from some of the nation's most respected capital defense trainers.
Farrell and Co-Panelists

Brian Farrell participates in ISBA panel on rural legal practice

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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.