Field Placement
June Tai receives AALS Compass Award for impacts on clinical legal education
Monday, May 18, 2026
Tai, clinical professor and director of field placement programs, is the second person to receive the award, which honors an individual whose work has had a lasting, positive impact in the externship community.
Student Spotlight: Alan Julien’s commitment to bankruptcy law is earning national recognition
Friday, May 1, 2026
Julien points to experiences and mentorship at Iowa Law as a driving force behind his academic development and future plans.
3L Kyle Kopf builds courtroom confidence through appellate advocacy externship
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
From high school debate to a rare opportunity to argue before Iowa’s highest courts, Kopf has found his footing in litigation.
Student Spotlight: Lauren Keating selected for prestigious postgraduate internship with the NCAA
Friday, March 6, 2026
Keating credits Iowa Law professors with not only opening doors, but pushing students toward them—connecting them with professionals in the industry, recommending externships, and helping them think strategically about long-term goals.
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.
Law in Practice: Students pursue externships to hone appellate advocacy and legal writing skills
Thursday, October 6, 2022
In addition to the Appellate Advocacy program, Iowa Law students can participate in externships that allow them to further advance their legal writing and appellate advocacy skills while working on actual cases.
Third-year law students get their day in court, fighting for students' rights
Monday, May 2, 2022
Yutian Lei and Alison Leuchtenmacher, both third-year law students, recently tried and won a court case as a part of their field placement with Student Legal Services (SLS).
June Tai
Title/Position
Clinical Professor
Ferguson Carlson Fellow
Director, Field Placement Programs
Tai is an experienced attorney and clinical professor, teaching skills-focused courses and creating invaluable experiential learning opportunities for students. She has held several leadership positions in nationwide legal education organizations.