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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

OWLSS Finals Tips and Tricks

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 5:00pm to 7:15pm
Boyd Law Building
Come paint pumpkins with OWLSS and hear studying and finals tips and tricks from 2L and 3L's.

Kaplan Bar Review Tabling

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Kaplan Bar Review Table

BARBRI Bar Prep Tabling

Wednesday, October 30, 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, October 30, 2024 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Weekly lunchtime social hour

Student Services - Stress Relief Session

Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Join us for a stress relief activity session! Coloring, beading, treats, tea, coffee, relaxation, and fun activities with fellow hawks!

HLLSA Presents: The Stakes of the 2024 Election for the Latino/a Vote

Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:31pm to 1:55pm
Boyd Law Building
Join us for a critical discussion on the stakes of the 2024 election for Latino/a voters. Steven A. Ramirez, a law professor at Loyola University Chicago, will delve into the alarming threats posed by proposals for mass round-ups of American workers. This event offers a timely and urgent analysis of how the upcoming election will shape the future of diversity, immigrant rights, and Latino/a communities in America. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of the most pressing issues facing...
Commitment to Internationalization Lecture: Iowa alumna Debra Cagan breaks down U.S. geopolitics ahead of the 2024 election promotional image

Commitment to Internationalization Lecture: Iowa alumna Debra Cagan breaks down U.S. geopolitics ahead of the 2024 election

Thursday, October 31, 2024 3:00pm to 4:30pm
University Capitol Centre
Renowned foreign policy expert and University of Iowa (UI) alumna Debra Cagan (BGS ‘75, MA ‘77), will deliver a timely lecture leading up to the 2024 general election, offering critical insights into the current landscape of U.S. geopolitics.

University of Oregon Law School Fair

Friday, November 1, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

Hawkeye Visit Day

Friday, November 1, 2024 12:30pm to 1:25pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.
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Authoritarianism and Christian Nationalism in Viktor Orban’s Hungary

Friday, November 1, 2024 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Old Capitol Museum
Since 2010, Viktor Orban has consolidated power as prime minister of Hungary, a central European country whose democratic institutions he has weakened primarily through a form of governance he terms "illiberal democracy" as well as through the nationwide advancement of Christian nationalism. Dr. H. David Baer and Ben Novak will discuss the intersections of modern Hungarian politics and religion, how the people there are impacted by Orban's autocratic policies, and why some here view Orban's...
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