The University of Iowa - College of Law

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Iowa Law News

The Journal of Corporation Law celebrates 50 years of legal scholarship

Friday, October 11, 2024

By Maddie Schwarck

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Nathan Frederick’s Everest: A Peak Experience

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

By Nic Arp

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Iowa Law Welcomes Eight New Distinguished Faculty This Fall

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

By Nic Arp

Events

Peer Advisors Cookies & Coffee - Finding Employment Outside of Iowa

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 9:30am to 10:30am

Boyd Law Building

1L's: Join the 2L and 3L Peer Advisors to hear about the job search process when you are seeking employment outside of Iowa.

The Environement at Stake: Policy Proposals & the 2024 Election

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:30pm to 1:45pm

Boyd Law Building

Panel of speakers discussing policy divergence between relevant political candidates before the 2024 election.

Tuesday Talk-About-It — Law School: It's Not So Bright and Shiny Anymore

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:35pm to 1:20pm

Boyd Law Building

The law school slump in October is real. Sam Ramsey and Professor Anderson will discuss why it’s happening, what you should be doing now, and how to power through until the end.

LAWR - Creating Effective Online Searches

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:40pm to 1:50pm

Boyd Law Building

LAWR--Creating Effective Online Searches. Please attend one session, Monday-Friday, from 12:40–1:50 p.m. to learn to harness the power of the Westlaw and Lexis search options.