Iowa Law News

A group photo of all twelve Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows for 2026-2027.

3L Ethan Apawan named first Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellow from the College of Law

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Apawan was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to participate in the Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Program, a year-long educational experience designed to immerse emerging leaders in the dynamic world of health care innovation.
In Memoriam

Iowa Law School Foundation welcomes six new board members

Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Iowa Law School Foundation (ILSF) elected three alumni members, a faculty member, and two student members to its board of directors. Meet the ILSF Board’s newest members.
Boyd Law Building

UI launches search, names committee for next College of Law dean

Thursday, August 20, 2026
The University of Iowa has launched a national search for the next dean of the College of Law. Daniel Clay, dean of the College of Education, and Jill Wieber Lens, Dorothy M. Willie Professor in Excellence in the College of Law, will serve as co-chairs of the search committee.
Boyd Law Building on a sunny day shot from an aerial view

HELI Iowa Data Center Decision Tool featured in several news outlets

Monday, August 17, 2026
The Decision Tool provides a practical framework for evaluating proposed data center projects by identifying objective questions to evaluate potential benefits and impacts.

Upcoming events

College of Law Welcome Back

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Walker Homestead

Please join us at beautiful Walker Homestead (3867 James Ave SW, Iowa City) for hors d'oeuvres and drinks as we welcome each other back to campus for the Fall semester. All faculty and staff are welcome!

Student Organization Fair

Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Iowa Law's annual Student Organization Fair will take palce Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 12:45–2 p.m. Weather permitting, the fair will be held outside the Boyd Law Building.

There are a wide range of student organizations! Learn more: https://law.uiowa.edu/current-students/student-organizations

Professional Expectations of Law Students

Friday, August 28, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

This is a required event for all 1L law students.

Afghan Evacuation Five Years On: Meeting This Moment With Our Afghan Allies promotional image

Afghan Evacuation Five Years On: Meeting This Moment With Our Afghan Allies

Monday, August 31, 2026 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Iowa City Public Library
Lecture by Robyn Barnard (Human Rights First) and Fatima Saidi (We Are All America)
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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.