Three students shared the benefits that enrolling in this summer's legal placement course brought them, including receiving academic credit and clarity for future career plans.

For much of her life, Pinto felt pulled between two worlds—law and health care. A corporate counsel field placement with University of Iowa Health Care showed her that she didn't have to choose between the two.

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.

Julien points to experiences and mentorship at Iowa Law as a driving force behind his academic development and future plans.

From high school debate to a rare opportunity to argue before Iowa’s highest courts, Kopf has found his footing in litigation.

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.

Students studying law at the University of Iowa participated in pro bono efforts, benefiting community organizations and government services in Iowa and beyond.

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.

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).