At Iowa Law you will be exposed to moot court, law journals, clinical practice, and field placements, you’ll gain knowledge and experience that will serve you when you become a practicing lawyer in the world. As a part of the full experience you will also have enriching annual traditions to take part in and engaging student groups to support your interests.  

Law School Journey

  • Orientation photo of the first-year class of 2025

    Welcome to Iowa Law

    First Year

    In your first year Iowa Law offers the personal connections and attention you need to develop a strong intellectual foundation for legal thinking and writing.

  • Power of the Pen

    Experience the law

    Second Year

    During your second-year of law school you have the opportunity to work on 1 out of 4 of our top-ranked law journals. You will also hone in on your interest areas, participate in externships, and grow as a student leader in student orgs or on one of our Moot Court or Appellate Advocacy teams.

  • Two students talk about a case they are working in the legal clinic office space.

    "Practicing" attorney

    Third Year

    You have come so far! In your final year of law school you can participate in the Legal Clinic, explore the Field Placement Program, and work with our dedicated Career Services Office to help you in you career search. 

Take a Tour

Follow law students through the Boyd Law Building to get the lay of the land before you arrive.

Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters

Studying law is an exciting endeavor. In addition to the excitement, life and law school stressors can pose challenges that may impact your mental health. Iowa Law is proud to have a therapist on-site at the law school, dedicated to the law student population. 

Learn more

Meet Sam

Here is a picture of Sam

Sam Ramsey, LMSW

Title/Position
Embedded Staff Therapist
2018 EJF Auction event with someone raising their bid card to place a bid during the event

Iowa Law Traditions

Kickback and connect with your classmates outside of the classroom
The Journal of Gender Race and Justice editorial board sit on the steps in the Portico on a spring day.

Student Organizations

Find classmates with similar interests in one of our many student organizations