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The Journal of Corporation Law celebrates 50 years of legal scholarship

Friday, October 11, 2024
The 50th-anniversary celebration honored the journal’s influential legacy in corporate law and promoted meaningful dialogue among leading experts in the field. With a distinguished roster of speakers and strong support from major law firms, the event bridged the gap between academia and practice, setting the stage for future symposia across the country.
Nathan Frederick Class of 2004 stands with his wife at Everest Basecamp.

Nathan Frederick’s Everest: A Peak Experience

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
University of Iowa College of Law alumni Nathan Frederick (JD04) recently climbed to the peak of Mount Everest. He reached the very top of the planet, gathering a lifetime of memories in ten minutes. Of course, he can’t wait to freeze again. He and Tammy have more mountains to climb as they scale the Seven Summits of the world. 
A photo of the Boyd Law Building look through green trees on sunny summer day.

Iowa Law Welcomes Eight New Distinguished Faculty This Fall

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Iowa Law is pleased to welcome eight new distinguished faculty this fall. Iowa Law gains the unique expertise of Samantha Barbas, Bethany Berger, Lorraine Gaynor, Kate Melloy Goettel, Megan Graham, Jill Wieber Lens, Hope Metcalf, and James Toomey to the distinguished faculty this fall. New faculty's specialties range from defamation, federal Indian law, legal analysis, immigration law, technology law, reproductive justice, human rights law, and health law.
Class of 2027

Iowa Law welcomes largest class in recent history

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The University of Iowa College of Law has welcomed the Class of 2027, the largest class in recent history. This class has a diverse population of promising bright students.
A few from the back of the class during a law school course at the Boyd Law Building.

Iowa Law grads achieve near perfect first-time bar passage rate in Iowa

Friday, September 13, 2024
The University of Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce impressive results for graduates on the Iowa Bar Exam. The first-time bar passage rate for Iowa Law graduates reached an exceptional 98%, with 53 out of 54 first-time test takers successfully passing the exam.

Upcoming Events

OWLSS Fall Conference

Monday, November 18, 2024 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Come to the OWLSS Fall Conference and learn how to overcome imposter syndrome and build confidence in your academic and professional career.

Iowa Student Bar Association Weekly Meeting

Monday, November 18, 2024 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Iowa Student Bar Association Meeting  

Tuesday Talk-About-It — A, B, C, D, What? Taking a Multiple-Choice Exam the Law School Way

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:35pm to 1:20pm
Boyd Law Building
Some people LOVE Multiple Choice Exams. Some people hate them. But in any event, you can learn how to tame them in this workshop that will build in some practice. We’ll also discuss how to take your shiny outline and make it usable for you for exam day using checklists and flow-charts.

Kaplan Bar Review Tabling

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Kaplan Bar Review Table

BARBRI Bar Prep Tabling

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
BARBRI representatives will be available at a table in the Boyd lobby to answer any questions regarding BARBRI bar prep and provide resources for the MPRE, class studying, and bar prep. Snacks will be provided!  

OutLaws Weekly Social

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Weekly lunchtime social hour

Study Abroad Conversation Series: Internship, Career, and Résumé Prep

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual
Your study abroad experience can be a game-changer for your career! Find out how to leverage international internships, incorporate study abroad into your résumé, and make your global experiences stand out to future employers. The Study Abroad Conversation Series amplifies the voices of students who studied abroad allowing them to share their experiences and stories with students whether they have committed to studying abroad or not. All conversations feature current or former study abroad...
Democracy’s Future in Iowa, the US, and Beyond​ w/DINNER promotional image

Democracy’s Future in Iowa, the US, and Beyond​ w/DINNER

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Iowa City Public Library
In the final program of ICFRC’s series, Democracy at a Crossroads, a panel of Iowa experts interpret the November elections and their implications for our state and international relations. The moderated conversation will showcase a diverse set of voices representing a range of political and life perspectives, with each panelist offering their views on the new U.S. presidential administration, the socio-political divides in the country, America’s role in the world as 2024 nears it close, and...

Thanksgiving Recess (No classes)

Saturday, November 23 to Sunday, December 1, 2024 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

Thanksgiving Recess (No classes)

Sunday, November 24 to Sunday, December 1, 2024 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
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