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We’re proud to boast a rich history of academic excellence without discrimination since our founding in 1865, and we celebrate our legacy as a trailblazer in the law school landscape. Now, we continue that tradition, welcoming an inquisitive, talented community of students, faculty, and staff through our doors.

Consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, we equip our students to succeed in an ever-changing, competitive legal world. Our students benefit from a challenging, world-class academic experience with emphases on intellectual rigor, legal writing, service, and on-the-job experience.

With an Iowa Law degree, you can graduate with confidence, knowing you are prepared to succeed in workplaces and communities both near and far.

Welcome to Iowa Law.
 

ASJD

99 %

job placement rate

Within 10 months of graduation

Best Value

Law school by
the National Jurist

2014 - Present

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89 %

Bar passage rate

Among first-time test takers

“Here, it’s not just about mastering substantive law and trial procedures; it’s about honing essential legal practice skills that transcend the classroom.”

Iowa Law news

Across the Aisle

Expanding the Conversation: Across the Aisle Program Reaches College of Medicine

Monday, April 7, 2025
Across the Aisle, a discussion-based initiative that began at the College of Law in 2022, is making its way to the Carver College of Medicine.
SEER

Iowa Law Students Selected for ABA Executive Order Tracking Project

Friday, February 14, 2025
Eight Iowa Law students have been selected by the American Bar Association’s (ABA) SEER Executive Order (EO) Tracking project for a prestigious opportunity—writing summaries of official EOs as they are issued during the start of the new presidential administration.
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A Tribute to Dean Kevin Washburn

Thursday, January 2, 2025
After serving as dean of Iowa Law for more than six years, Kevin Washburn is stepping down at the end of 2024, leaving a legacy of innovation, excellence, and growth.