What is a Law Opportunity Tuition Fellowship?
The Law Opportunity Fellowship (LOF) program was established to provide access for students who have overcome extraordinary challenges to enter law school—for example, disabilities or serious health factors affecting prior academic performance, exceptional work commitments mandated by family and financial circumstances, socio-economic disadvantage, or educational disadvantage, such as the potential impact of being a first-generation college graduate.
In addition, we will consider demonstrated potential to succeed, including:
- Academic or professional abilities not reflected in the GPA
- Extracurricular activities
- Post-baccalaureate success, including graduate study
- Public Service commitments, such as military service
- Law-related employment experience
- Leadership skill development
- Unusual motivation and perseverance to overcome obstacles to study law
- Other relevant information that relates to an applicant’s qualifications or academic potential
Where do I find information on tuition and fees?
Tuition rates are set by the Iowa Board of Regents. Rates are available on our website.
What is the difference between mandatory fees and enrollment-based fees?
Mandatory Fees are required for all students. Enrollment-based (found in the Tuition & Fees section in MyUI) are based on a student’s enrollment in a particular course. Enrollment-based fees are not covered by Merit Tuition or Law Opportunity Fellowships (Enrollment-based fees include elective experiences like Intersession Study Abroad).
For London Law Program Intersession Elective Experience Fee information
For Summer Program in France Intersession Elective Experience Fee information
How do I apply for Federal Student Loans?
We did not consider your eligibility for financial need with this award of a scholarship. To apply for federal student loans, you must complete the appropriate Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you complete the FAFSA and required documents, you will be considered for Federal Direct Student Loans.
Could anything change regarding my financial support?
The financial support described herein is subject to the availability of funds and compliance with applicable law and university policy.
What is a Law Research Assistant position and why do I want one?
A Law Research Assistant (LRA) position is an opportunity for a law student to work an average of 10 hours per week with a member of the law school faculty. Under current University of Iowa practice, LRAs are entitled to the following benefits: resident tuition, a small salary, and subsidized health insurance. LRA positions are available with a variety of faculty members and are a wonderful way for law students to enhance their legal education and add experience to their résumés.
What if I am in a combined degree program?
Scholarships can be placed on hold while you are being charged as a non-Law student. See the Combined Degrees webpage for more information.
Whom can I contact with questions and admissions?
The Office of Admissions is happy to help answer any questions you may have about the admissions process or schedule a time for you to come visit campus. They can be reached at 319-335-9095 or law-admissions@uiowa.edu.