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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. 
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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.
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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

University of Colorado Law School Fair

Monday, October 28, 2024 10:00am to 1:00pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

Iowa Student Bar Association Weekly Meeting

Monday, October 28, 2024 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Iowa Student Bar Association Meeting  

Peggy Browning Foundation Presentation

Monday, October 28, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
The Peggy Browning Fellowship provides stipends to 1L and 2L students who dedicate their summer to advancing the cause of workers' rights. Join Iowa Law's most recent Peggy Browning Fellow, Justin Rempe, and representatives from the Peggy Browning Fund who will talk about the program, its benefits and the skills you will gain over the summer, as well as the application process.

Across the Aisle

Monday, October 28, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Our second event of the year is on the election: we will discuss the presidential candidates’ plans and policies. Across the Aisle (a CCC Initiative) is about learning to disagree while remaining friends, colleagues, classmates, and fellow citizens. Small groups of participants with different views will discuss pre-selected, hot-button topics of social and political significance. This is an opportunity to learn how the other side thinks and to develop the tools to respond with civility, charity...

UT Dallas Law Fair

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

Tuesday Talk-About-It — Using AI To Kill It in Legal Writing and Beyond

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:35pm to 1:20pm
Boyd Law Building
Professor Anderson and 2L Roni Miller will partner up for this presentation. We will cover a few tips and tricks of Microsoft Word that might make your editing easier. We will also discuss a few payed and free resources to spiff up your writing, as well as other resources to help you manage your time and your work.

Peer Advisors Meeting

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:45pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building

Final Exam Town Hall

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:45pm to 1:15pm
Virtual
This meeting will answer questions related to final exams ranging from laptop requirements, Examplify functions, and final exam policies and procedures. We will also ask students to complete the Practice Exam to ensure laptop functionality. Zoom Info: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/94840507351 Meeting ID: 948 4050 7351

Michigan State University Graduate & Law School Fair

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.
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Industry Insights: Law & Public Service Careers

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
A webinar featuring employers who represent our Law & Public Service career community.
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