Citizen Lawyer Program

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Fall 2025 Lawyers & Leaders events

Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Shining a light on service: Iowa Law students record nearly 22,000 pro bono hours

Monday, July 14, 2025
Students studying law at the University of Iowa participated in pro bono efforts, benefiting community organizations and government services in Iowa and beyond.
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Spring 2025 Lawyers & Leaders events

Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Apply now to join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Help provide free tax preparation to low income families, persons with disabilities, older adults, and those with limited English proficiency. Opportunities are available for volunteers at all knowledge levels—no prior experience needed!
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Cady Day of Public Service & National Pro Bono Celebration Oct. 21–26

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Iowa Student Bar Association and Citizen Lawyer Program invite you to to celebrate the pro bono legal work and service contributions of Iowa Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni in conjunction with the ABA's National Celebration of Pro Bono October 20-26 and the Cady Day of Public Service on October 25.
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Fall 2024 Lawyers & Leaders events

Monday, September 23, 2024
Lawyers & Leaders (L&L) programs complement the traditional legal curriculum and are open to all Iowa Law students. Attendance at one L&L event each semester is one requirement for membership in the Pro Bono Society for that semester.
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Service Opportunity: Mock Trial judging Nov. 16-17

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The King of the Hill Invitational mock trial tournament will be held at Cornell College in Mount Vernon and law students are encouraged to judge—any time spent volunteering can be reported as a community service opportunity.