THIS IS IOWA LAW
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
Iowa Law prepares you to excel in an increasingly complex and competitive legal landscape. We treat service, writing, and on-the-job experience as integral components of a legal education—giving you the flexibility to explore the breadth of the profession and contribute to real change in society. With an Iowa Law degree, you can succeed anywhere.
#28 BEST LAW SCHOOL BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 8:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO 99% JOB PLACEMENT RATE WITHIN 10 MONTHS OF GRADUATION 84% BAR PASSAGE RATE AMONG FIRST-TIME TEST TAKERS 8 CONSECUTIVE YEARS AS A BEST VALUE LAW SCHOOL BY THE NATIONAL JURIST #2 LARGEST LAW LIBRARY BY PUBLICLEGAL.COM
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
CO-CURRICULUM PROGRAMS
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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
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Network with fellow students who share similar interests. 7
Earn academic credit for professional development exercises. 6
Represent real clients at all stages of the legal process. 14
Explore foreign legal systems firsthand.
BARBI RODRIGUEZ
CLASS OF 2022
Most Rewarding Law School Experience:
“The experiential learning opportunities at Iowa Law broadened my sense of what my career could comprise while letting me experience varied approaches to lawyering, advocacy, service, and mentorship. I entered law school with an interest in practicing public interest immigration law, but I had not internalized the many forms this could take.
The semesters I spent with the Community Empowerment Law Project and the Immigration Advocacy Clinic were especially impactful in helping me clarify the kind of lawyer I want to be. It meant a lot to serve the needs of individuals and families who were evacuated from Afghanistan and are resettling in eastern Iowa.”
Take real action, make real change
What’s Ahead: Clerking for the United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York, then returning to Iowa to clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
CO-CURRICULUM PROGRAMS
CLINICAL PRACTICE AREAS
Starting your first year, you’ll learn how to model your legal skills to meaningfully assist members of the community—from volunteering for nonprofits and legal agencies to advocating and building arguments for real clients. By your second or third year, you’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in research, litigation, transactional work, and policy advocacy while earning academic credit toward your degree. Our unique approach to hands-on learning through pro bono projects, simulation activities, clinics, and field placement programs will allow you to acquire the skills you need for a successful career in law.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS foreign legal systems firsthand. takes practical experience to become a successful lawyer. At Iowa Law, your legal education is more than studying cases and statutes in the classroom. It’s about connecting theory to practice, mastering professional skills, and gaining the confidence you’ll need to begin your career.
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Network with fellow students who share similar interests. 7
Earn academic credit for professional development exercises. 6
Represent real clients at all stages of the legal process. 14
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BARBI RODRIGUEZ CLASS OF 2022
Most Rewarding Law School Experience:
“The experiential learning opportunities at Iowa Law broadened my sense of what my career could comprise while letting me experience varied approaches to lawyering, advocacy, service, and mentorship. I entered law school with an interest in practicing public interest immigration law, but I had not internalized the many forms this could take. The semesters I spent with the Community Empowerment Law Project and the Immigration Advocacy Clinic were especially impactful in helping me clarify the kind of lawyer I want to be. It meant a lot to serve the needs of individuals and families who were evacuated from Afghanistan and are resettling in eastern Iowa.”
What’s Ahead: Clerking for the United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York, then returning to Iowa to clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
MARCUS WEYMILLER CLASS OF 2022
Most Rewarding Law School Experience:
“I really enjoyed learning from all the smart, driven, and gracious faculty at Iowa Law, especially Professor Muller. Not only did I learn a lot about the law, but I learned what it means to invest in your legal career and the people around you. Professor Muller gives his all to every project he is a part of and treats everyone with such dignity and respect. He has been very instrumental in my professional development, and I’m grateful to have him as a mentor.”
What’s Ahead: Clerking for Justice G. Barry Anderson at the Minnesota Supreme Court.
CENTERS AND INITIATIVES Explore the field of law from multiple perspectives at our auxiliary programs located in and around the Law Building. • Center for Human Rights • Global Wealth Management • Innovation, Business, and Law Center • Law, Health Policy, and Disability Center • Labor Center • National Health Law and Policy Resource Center • Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center • Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative Learn from expert legal scholars
MARCUS WEYMILLER CLASS OF 2022
Most Rewarding Law School Experience:
“I really enjoyed learning from all the smart, driven, and gracious faculty at Iowa Law, especially Professor Muller. Not only did I learn a lot about the law, but I learned what it means to invest in your legal career and the people around you. Professor Muller gives his all to every project he is a part of and treats everyone with such dignity and respect. He has been very instrumental in my professional development, and I’m grateful to have him as a mentor.”
What’s Ahead: Clerking for Justice G. Barry Anderson at the Minnesota Supreme Court.
From addressing legal issues with Bitcoin to exploring the intersection of law and health care, our faculty are nationally recognized for their scholarly productivity and interdisciplinary interests. They bring extensive practical experience to the classroom, having clerked for federal judges and practiced law in government, business, and at private firms. Their varied backgrounds and focus on mentorship combined with our 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio foster a personalized approach to learning and a dynamic legal curriculum. And the best part? Our faculty maintain an “open-door” policy to answer questions, offer career advice, and serve as mentors.
Iowa Law boasts an experienced, student-centered faculty dedicated to the development of practice-ready lawyers. Smaller class sizes offer a unique opportunity for you to interact, collaborate, and learn in an intimate collegial setting.
CENTERS AND INITIATIVES Explore the field of law from multiple perspectives at our auxiliary programs located in and around the Law Building. • Center for Human Rights • Global Wealth Management • Innovation, Business, and Law Center • Law, Health Policy, and Disability Center • Labor Center • National Health Law and Policy Resource Center • Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center • Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative
“Legal writing requires a completely different way of thinking and expressing yourself. And it’s the defining skill when the time comes to get that first job. We will prepare you.”
DAWN BARKER ANDERSON Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing and Research
LAUREN KNUDSON CLASS OF 2022
Most Rewarding Law School Experience:
“During my time as editor-in-chief of the Iowa Law Review, I gained a ton of valuable writing experience that helped me prepare for my future career, especially in the editing and publication process. The position not only sharpened my leadership skills, but also gave me the confidence to publish a piece of my own. I can honestly say I would not have the clerkship or the job I have lined up in Washington, D.C., without the writing opportunities at Iowa Law.”
Unmatched writing resources to help you stand out
What’s Ahead: Joining Mayer Brown’s litigation team in Washington, D.C., with a focus on antitrust.
“Legal writing requires a completely different way of thinking and expressing yourself. And it’s the defining skill when the time comes to get that first job. We will prepare you.”
DAWN BARKER ANDERSON Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing and Research
Communicate with confidence
LAUREN KNUDSON CLASS OF 2022
Most Rewarding Law School Experience:
“During my time as editor-in-chief of the Iowa Law Review, I gained a ton of valuable writing experience that helped me prepare for my future career, especially in the editing and publication process. The position not only sharpened my leadership skills, but also gave me the confidence to publish a piece of my own. I can honestly say I would not have the clerkship or the job I have lined up in Washington, D.C., without the writing opportunities at Iowa Law.”
Language is the primary tool of the legal profession, making writing the most important skill you will utilize as a lawyer. At Iowa Law, you’ll learn how to draft flawless and persuasive communication to accelerate your professional success. Iowa Law has long been at the forefront of a legal writing education. We invest in full-time writing faculty—and we are one of the few top-tier law schools to do so. During your first year, you’ll engage in small-section writing courses and receive one-on-one instruction from your professors to hone your legal writing skills. Throughout your second and third years, you’ll have countless opportunities to gain valuable writing experience, from drafting briefs for clinic clients to writing seminar papers on novel topics. Iowa Law also offers the Writing and Academic Success Center to help you refine your skills and build the confidence you need to stand out in a competitive workforce.
What’s Ahead: Joining Mayer Brown’s litigation team in Washington, D.C., with a focus on antitrust.
“Legal writing requires a completely different way of thinking and expressing yourself. And it’s the defining skill when the time comes to get that first job. We will prepare you.” DAWN BARKER ANDERSON Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing and Research #1 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR WRITING Benefit from an array of writing-related resources across the disciplines. 5 WRITING TUTORS Receive effective feedback on course assignments, journal articles, writing samples, and more. 4 STUDENT-EDITED LAW JOURNALS Hone your legal writing skills at one of Iowa Law’s top-ranked journals. 6 LAWR PROFESSORS Thrive under the guidance of experienced attorneys who are also award-winning teachers and published authors.
LAUREN KNUDSON CLASS OF 2022
Most Rewarding Law School Experience:
“During my time as editor-in-chief of the Iowa Law Review, I gained a ton of valuable writing experience that helped me prepare for my future career, especially in the editing and publication process. The position not only sharpened my leadership skills, but also gave me the confidence to publish a piece of my own. I can honestly say I would not have the clerkship or the job I have lined up in Washington, D.C., without the writing opportunities at Iowa Law.”
What’s Ahead: Joining Mayer Brown’s litigation team in Washington, D.C., with a focus on antitrust.
Whether you’re a foodie, a music lover, a sports fan, or somewhere in between, you’ll feel at home in Iowa City.
The best college town
Iowa City is considered one of the best places to live in the country. With big-city amenities alongside the comfort and affordability of a small town, members of our community reap the best of both worlds.
Our vibrant downtown seamlessly blends with the heart of campus, where you’ll find over 100 restaurants, Big Ten athletics, and a dynamic art scene all within walking distance of the Law Building.
More than that, the Iowa City community hosts a number of unique and exciting events throughout the year—from annual festivals and block parties to author readings and workshops. Whether your commute to class is by bike, bus, car, or foot, you’ll find it easy to balance the rigors of law school with fun and new experiences in one of America’s top college towns.
Whether you’re a foodie, a music lover, a sports fan, or somewhere in between, you’ll feel at home in Iowa City.
SEUNG WOO BAN CLASS OF 2024
Most Rewarding Law School Experience:
“As a nontraditional law student with over a decade of work experience, it’s important for me to clearly understand what I want to do with my JD degree upon graduation. Iowa Law’s career advisors were really helpful in finding my summer internship in L.A. They’ve also been helping me navigate through various career possibilities in the U.S. and around the world. I also regularly attended events hosted by the Career Services Office, which has allowed me to get a solid understanding of specific legal practice areas.”
What’s Ahead: Working as a summer associate to experience a different firm culture and/or practice area than his previous associate position at Ford Harrison LLP in Los Angeles.
Career advice that helps get you hired
SEUNG WOO BAN CLASS OF 2024
Most Rewarding Law School Experience:
“As a nontraditional law student with over a decade of work experience, it’s important for me to clearly understand what I want to do with my JD degree upon graduation. Iowa Law’s career advisors were really helpful in finding my summer internship in L.A. They’ve also been helping me navigate through various career possibilities in the U.S. and around the world. I also regularly attended events hosted by the Career Services Office, which has allowed me to get a solid understanding of specific legal practice areas.”
With access to a wealth of valuable resources and support throughout your law school career, you’ll graduate with the knowledge and confidence you need to practice law in any field, anywhere.
What’s Ahead: Working as a summer associate to experience a different firm culture and/or practice area than his previous associate position at Ford Harrison LLP in Los Angeles.
Iowa Law’s Career Services Office provides personalized assistance to align your skills and professional goals with unique opportunities around the world. From on-campus interviews to guidance with résumés and cover letters, you’ll have access to a full range of resources to help you navigate your career path and find a job you love. Along with the support you’ll receive on campus, you’ll also be welcomed into a network of 10,700+ Iowa Law alumni—many of whom recruit current Iowa Law students or will connect you to prospective employers.
FIRST IOWA, THEN ANYWHERE
Iowa Law is an ideal place to study law. It’s small enough that your professors will know you well, yet large enough to be nationally renowned and a launchpad for opportunity.
Consistently ranked among the top U.S. law schools for full-time job placement, Iowa Law gives its students the knowledge, skills, and experience to practice law anywhere around the world. From private firms and Fortune 100 companies to global nonprofits and government agencies, you’ll find that Iowa Law alumni aren’t just in Iowa, they’re everywhere.
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10,700+ ALUMNI IN ALL 50 STATES AND 43 COUNTRIES 25% OF THE CLASS OF 2021 EARNED STATE OR FEDERAL CLERKSHIPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY 190+ EMPLOYERS COME TO CAMPUS EACH YEAR FOR ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
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