The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice will be hosting a backpack drive for Inside Out Reentry, a nonprofit here in Iowa City that helps recent incarcerated individuals reenter their respective communities. We will gather backpacks and other resources (hygiene products, etc.) and then donate those materials to Inside Out.

Dean Crain and Registrar Seedorff will present information for students to help plan their 2L year, including how/when to register, what requirements you need for the JD, information on the lotteries, and things to consider when choosing courses. Lunch will be provided.

The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice will be hosting a backpack drive for Inside Out Reentry, a nonprofit here in Iowa City that helps recent incarcerated individuals reenter their respective communities. We will gather backpacks and other resources (hygiene products, etc.) and then donate those materials to Inside Out.

Legal Clinic Information Session - learn about the clinic and the application process.

Join us for a screening of the documentary Judging Juries and a panel discussion of fair cross section of the jury-eligible population featuring public defenders Kimberly DePalma and Steve Drahozal, Drake Law professor Russell Lovell, and moderator Lydia Lavrova. Orgnanized by the Citizen Lawyer Program and Federal Criminal Defense Clinic.  Attendance at one Lawyers & Leaders program each semester is one requirement for membership in Iowa Law's Pro Bono Society.

Lunch will be catered by Chapman & Cutler!

This support group is led by Social Worker Sam for any student enrolled at Iowa Law who wishes to explore gender dynamics in law school. The invitation is to come together on a regular basis to vent, process, plan, and support each other. There is no long-term commitment and no need to attend consistently. If you are interested in attending, please email Social Worker Sam to receive and review a copy of the group’s Constitution before attending. All attendees must sign the group’s Constitution...

Please join us for dinner and a viewing of the1942  classic movie Casablanca. Casablanca is a 1942 American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid. Filmed and set during World War II, it focuses on an American expatriate (Bogart) who must choose between his love for a woman (Bergman) and helping her husband (Henreid), a Czechoslovak resistance leader, escape from the Vichy-controlled city of Casablanca to continue his fight...

Join Suzanne Corriell (Class of 2006), Circuit Librarian for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, for an illuminating professional development session. Attendees will have a dedicated opportunity to ask questions and gain personalized insights into judicial research and professional development. This session offers a rare, direct perspective from an experienced court librarian — an invaluable opportunity for students interested in judicial clerkships and/or federal practice.

ILS is hosting a workshop with a professor to discuss trauma and resilience when working in human rights and public interest fields.

Join FGL and the Writing Center to learn Blue Book basics in preparation for the Journal Write-On.

Gideon Day, observed in March, commemorates the landmark Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, which affirmed that the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel is fundamental to a fair trial. This ruling led to the establishment and expansion of public defender systems nationwide. In recognition of this, Professor Hildebrand, a former public defender with Colorado's Public Defender Office, will deliver a lecture on her experiences in the field.

This support group is led by Social Worker Sam for any student enrolled at Iowa Law who wishes to explore gender dynamics in law school. The invitation is to come together on a regular basis to vent, process, plan, and support each other. There is no long-term commitment and no need to attend consistently. If you are interested in attending, please email Social Worker Sam to receive and review a copy of the group’s Constitution before attending. All attendees must sign the group’s Constitution...

Join OWLSS for our spring conference! We are going to hear from professors as well as practitioners how to bring your own style and personality into professional work attire. These panelists are going to share their own stories about challenges and triumphs they have faced while trying to be fashionable in the legal profession.

The Iowa State Bar Association’s Council on the Section of Buisiness Law is pleased to present “Life as a Transactional Lawyer.” Join us for an informal discussion to learn more about what practicing as a transactional attorney is like. Free lunch provided for everyone who RSVPs. Panelists: Bill Boyd, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. Peter Arling, O’Connor & Thomas, P.C. Kathleen Kleiman, Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC Brett Marshall, Lane & Waterman LLP Moderator: Joe Yockey, Iowa Law

Copyrighting Nature explores the concept of a "work of nature" doctrine in copyright law. It examines the legal and policy implications of copyrighting works inspired by nature, such as animal depictions and natural phenomena. The project critiques current judicial decisions and proposes a new framework to balance human creativity with the need to keep nature's expressions free for public use. It highlights inconsistencies in how courts handle copyright claims involving works of nature and suggests a judicial approach that considers the influence of nature on copyright validity and infringement.

Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems (TLCP), the University of Iowa College of Law's international law journal, will hold its 2025 symposium Artificial Intelligence and International Humanitarian Law on April 3-4 in Iowa City, Iowa. This symposium will focus on the evolving role of technology in armed conflict, with special attention to topics such as cyber warfare and AI, autonomous weapons systems and the law of armed conflict, and regulating AI in warfare. We aim to foster meaningful...

Join law librarians to discuss legal research tips, practical advice, and resources to know about as you head off to your summer employment adventures.

Join law librarians to discuss legal research tips, practical advice, and resources to know about as you head off to your summer employment adventures.

Please join Faegre Drinker for a 1L networking reception! We are excited to meet with 1L Iowa law students and welcome the opportunity for you to learn more about our firm culture, summer program, and practice groups. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 20. Link to RSVP in 12twenty.

Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems (TLCP), the University of Iowa College of Law's international law journal, will hold its 2025 symposium Artificial Intelligence and International Humanitarian Law on April 3-4 in Iowa City, Iowa. This symposium will focus on the evolving role of technology in armed conflict, with special attention to topics such as cyber warfare and AI, autonomous weapons systems and the law of armed conflict, and regulating AI in warfare. We aim to foster meaningful...