Iowa Law News

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Iowa Law Library receives new funding for project improvements

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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.
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College of Law faculty and staff honored with university and collegiate awards

Monday, May 18, 2026
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.
David Axelrod and host Ben Keifer talk on the Hancher Auditorium stage.

Former Obama strategist David Axelrod headlines spring 2026 Levitt Lecture

Friday, May 8, 2026
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 and Janette Voss smile for a professional photo against a white backdrop, arms around one another.

Alumni mother-daughter duo graduate three decades apart and will practice alongside each other

Thursday, May 7, 2026
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.
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Upcoming events

Darrow/Baldus Death Penalty Defense College

Monday, June 1 to Friday, June 5, 2026 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

The Clarence Darrow/David Baldus Death Penalty College is an annual training program for capital defense attorneys, mitigation specialists, and capital investigators held in Iowa City at the University of Iowa College of Law, located in the heart of the campus.

Darrow/Baldus Death Penalty Defense College

Tuesday, June 2 to Friday, June 5, 2026 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

The Clarence Darrow/David Baldus Death Penalty College is an annual training program for capital defense attorneys, mitigation specialists, and capital investigators held in Iowa City at the University of Iowa College of Law, located in the heart of the campus.

Darrow/Baldus Death Penalty Defense College

Wednesday, June 3 to Friday, June 5, 2026 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

The Clarence Darrow/David Baldus Death Penalty College is an annual training program for capital defense attorneys, mitigation specialists, and capital investigators held in Iowa City at the University of Iowa College of Law, located in the heart of the campus.

Darrow/Baldus Death Penalty Defense College

Thursday, June 4 to Friday, June 5, 2026 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

The Clarence Darrow/David Baldus Death Penalty College is an annual training program for capital defense attorneys, mitigation specialists, and capital investigators held in Iowa City at the University of Iowa College of Law, located in the heart of the campus.

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Recurring events

Across the Aisle

Across the Aisle is a regular event series about learning to disagree while remaining friends, colleagues, classmates, and fellow citizens. At our events, small groups of participants with different views have curated discussions about pre-selected, hot button topics of social and political significance. 

Alumni Events

Learn more about annual events for College of Law alumni, including CLE opportunities, alumni reunions, the Alumni Awards Ceremony, and more.

Levitt Lecture Series

Levitt Lectures provide an annual opportunity for the College of Law to bring distinguished speakers from around the globe to present major lectures of interest.