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Iowa Law Events
Big 10 Law School Reception at AALS 2026
"A Monster in Mount Pleasant" Book Discussion
Appellate Advocacy II Kickoff Meeting
Appellate Advocacy II class kickoff meeting. There will be 7 Moot Court members and Professor Ksobiech giving an overview of the class to 36 domestic competition members and 16 international competition members.
Q&A with Mayer Brown
Join Megan Goodson, Associate Attorney at Mayer Brown, for dinner and conversation to learn more about the firm, her practice area, and the Chicago legal market! Please RSVP via the Outlook invitation.
NLG Digital Forensics Seminar
A smartphone is a digital diary, location tracker, and personal secretary; and police can access all of it (sometimes without a warrant). Investigator Kristofer Lyon, a Digital Forensics Specialist and Defense Investigator with the Office of the State Public Defender, breaks down essential technology that law enforcement uses, providing foundational knowledge for new attorneys to defend their client's Fourth Amendment rights in the digital age.
Students will learn:
· How tools like Cellebrite's...
Collegiate Community Committee Monthly Meeting
Join us for the monthly full-body meeting of the Collegiate Community Committee (CCC), where we’ll address concerns and share updates.
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/8400189198
Explore Iowa Law
Explore Iowa Law is intended for prospective law students who are interested in learning more about Iowa Law and the law school application process.
Iowa Court of Appeals Day
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.
Study Abroad Conversation Series: Engaging with Language and Culture Abroad
One of the most rewarding parts of study abroad is connecting with the local language and culture. In this session, learn how other students overcame language barriers, built meaningful relationships, and immersed themselves in their host communities.
The Study Abroad Conversation Series amplifies the voices of students who studied abroad, allowing them to share their experiences and stories with students whether they have committed to studying abroad or not. All conversations feature current or...
All Majors Career Fair
Meet with University of College of Law Iowa admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.
Contracting Principles in the EU and UK
Join us for a presentation and Q&A on contracting principles in the EU and UK with EU-based lawyer Iwona Gryglicka. Lunch will be provided!
Collegiate Community Committee Monthly Meeting
Join us for the monthly full-body meeting of the Collegiate Community Committee (CCC), where we’ll address concerns and share updates.
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/8400189198
Rural Interest Panel: Younger Attorneys Practicing in Rural Communities
Join us to hear firsthand accounts from recent graduates who are successfully building their legal careers in rural settings. They'll discuss the unique challenges, client relationships, and career autonomy they've found in this alternative to big city firms.
Van Oosterhout-Baskerville Moot Court Competition
The Van Oosterhout-Baskerville moot court competition was established in honor of the late Judge Martin Van Oosterhout, a 1924 graduate of the College of Law and former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and Richard Baskerville, a member of the Iowa Law Class of 1959. The winners of the Van Oosterhout-Baskerville competition will represent Iowa Law on the National Moot Court team during the 2025-26 academic year.
Preparing for Your Second Year of Law School
Join Dean Crain, Advisor Tania Lefevre, and Registrar Lee Seedorff to learn more about preparing for your second year of law school, including information on how the lottery for limited enrollment courses works and making the most out of your course choices. Lunch will be provided.
Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research — 2025–26 Obermann Symposium
Directed by Brian R. Farrell, Daria Fisher Page, and Ryan T. Sakoda (UI College of Law), Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research will bring together scholars, community leaders from across the U.S., and professionals who work with rural populations and in rural spaces. During the symposium, attendees will be invited to collaborate in theorizing rurality, share how it impacts their work, examine how rurality is represented and celebrated, and begin to discuss challenges...
Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research — 2025–26 Obermann Symposium
Directed by Brian R. Farrell, Daria Fisher Page, and Ryan T. Sakoda (UI College of Law), Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research will bring together scholars, community leaders from across the U.S., and professionals who work with rural populations and in rural spaces. During the symposium, attendees will be invited to collaborate in theorizing rurality, share how it impacts their work, examine how rurality is represented and celebrated, and begin to discuss challenges...
Collegiate Community Committee Monthly Meeting
Join us for the monthly full-body meeting of the Collegiate Community Committee (CCC), where we’ll address concerns and share updates.
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/8400189198
Inaugural Law and Philosophy at Iowa Lecture: Joshua Knobe, Yale University
Joshua Knobe, Yale University
Alumni Day 2026
Iowa Human Rights Research Conference
The annual Iowa Human Rights Research Conference takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Grinnell College. The conference is hosted by the Iowa Network of Human Rights Academics and the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights.
The call for student proposals is available at: https://iowahumanrights.org/conference/submit-proposal February 16, 2026, is the deadline for students to submit conference proposals.
Registration details and conference schedule will be updated at: https:/...
Levitt Lecture with David Axelrod
Levitt Lecture with David Axelrod
College of Law Commencement Ceremony
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior.
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Iowa Law Review Symposium 2026
Iowa Law Review Volume 112 Symposium, more info coming soon!