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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

1L Happy Hour with Koley Jessen

Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Backpocket Brewing
Join attorneys from Koley Jessen for a happy hour to learn more about the firm, their practice areas, and living in Omaha.

Life as a Law Student Panel: OWLSS x Pre-Law Association of Women at Iowa

Thursday, November 7, 2024 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Join the Organization of Women Law Students & Staff as we host a panel for and connect with undergraduate students in the Pre-Law Association of Women, a student organization at the University of Iowa. OWLSS members will share their insights and experiences as law students and there will be a Q&A session for pre-law students to ask current law students questions!

Hawkeye Visit Day

Friday, November 8, 2024 12:30pm to 1:25pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

LSAC Houston Forum

Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00am to 4:00pm
Meet with admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

InternChips and Dip: A Discussion on the 1L Internship Experience

Monday, November 11, 2024 12:35pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
 2&3L BCLS members share their experiences in different internship fields for 1Ls! Chips & Dip will be provided to those who RSVP.

Iowa Student Bar Association Weekly Meeting

Monday, November 11, 2024 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building
Iowa Student Bar Association Meeting  

Tuesday Talk-About-It — Tackling an Essay Exam for a Touchdown

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:35pm to 1:20pm
Boyd Law Building
We’ll run back to essay exam writing and do a bit of practice for the extra point.

Peer Advisors Meeting

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

Kaplan Bar Review Tabling

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Kaplan Bar Review Table

BARBRI Bar Prep Tabling

Wednesday, November 13, 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!  
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