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The Journal of Corporation Law celebrates 50 years of legal scholarship

Friday, October 11, 2024
By Maddie Schwarck
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
By Nic Arp
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
By Nic Arp
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
By: Hannah Huston
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
By Hannah Huston
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.
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Upcoming Events

LAWR - Creating Effective Online Searches

Friday, October 18, 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.

Planning for Your Second Semester

Friday, October 18, 2024 4:15pm to 5:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Time to plan your second semester! Join Dean Crain and Registrar Seedorff to learn about the second semester of 1L year, required spring courses, electives and how to choose one, how to register, and hear from faculty about their elective courses. Lunch will be provided.

Explore Iowa Law

Saturday, October 19, 2024 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
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One Community, One Book

Sunday, October 20, 2024 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Old Brick
One Community, One Book - Author Keynote Sunday, Oct. 20 from 3 to 4:15 p.m. at Old Brick The Fall 2024 One Community, One Book selection is Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial, by Corban Addison. The program is an annual community-wide reading project! This event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative, and the Iowa City Book Festival. We look forward to seeing you for the event! Here...

University of Cincinnati Law School Fair

Monday, October 21, 2024 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

Celebrate Pro Bono Week

Monday, October 21, 2024 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
The University of Iowa Law will participate in Celebrate Pro Bono Week in conjunction with the ABA on Oct. 21. Come join us for this lunchtime program that will consist of a guest speaker and the recognition of Spring Pro Bono Society members and Fall Pro Bono Project participants. We look forward to celebrating pro bono week with you!

Iowa Student Bar Association Weekly Meeting

Monday, October 21, 2024 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Iowa Student Bar Association Meeting  
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Lawyers & Leaders: Pro Bono Recognition Event

Monday, October 21, 2024 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Join the Citizen Lawyer Program and Iowa Student Bar Association as we celebrate the Iowa Law community's commitment to service. This is one of several activities planned in conjunction with the Cady Day of Public Service and ABA's National Celebration of Pro Bono. The program will feature remarks by Prof. Lorraine Gaynor and Iowa Student Bar Association co-presidents Jude Hagerman & Nickolaus Cabrera. Following the remarks, we will recognize Spring 2024 Pro Bono Society members and participants...

Unlock Your Future: Master the Art of Securing a Judicial Clerkship!

Monday, October 21, 2024 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Attention, 2L and 3L students! Are you eager to land a prestigious judicial clerkship but unsure where to start? This program is here to guide you through every step of the process! Join us for a comprehensive workshop on “Securing a Judicial Clerkship: From Application to Interview!”

Ohio State University Law School Fair

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.
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