Best
VALUE LAW SCHOOL FOR 10 CONSECUTIVE YEARS BY THE NATIONAL JURIST
Based on tuition costs, bar passage rates, and employment success.
99%
JOB PLACEMENT RATE WITHIN 10 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
As reported to the ABA for the Class of 2023.
#35
Go-To Law School for big law jobs by Law.com
Go-To Law Schools ranks the top feeder schools in the U.S. for jobs in Big Law.
Take Real Action, make real change
At Iowa Law, you’ll connect theory and practice to gain the competence to succeed in any legal setting. Starting your first year, you’ll learn how to model your legal skills to positively impact the community. By your second or third year, you’ll gain real-world experience in research, litigation, transactional work, and policy advocacy. Our unique approach to hands-on learning through pro bono projects, simulation activities, clinics, and field placement programs will prepare you for a successful career in law.
Learn from expert legal scholars
Iowa Law boasts an experienced, student-centered faculty dedicated to the development of practice-ready lawyers. They bring extensive practical experience to the classroom, having clerked for federal judges and practiced law in government, business, and private firms. Their varied backgrounds combined with our 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio offers a personalized approach to learning and a dynamic legal curriculum.
Unmatched writing resources to help you stand out
Iowa Law has long been at the forefront of legal writing education. We invest in full-time writing faculty with over 120 years of combined legal writing experience. Your first year will include small-section writing courses with personalized instruction, allowing you to refine your legal writing skills. In your second and third years, you’ll have ample opportunities to gain real-world writing experience to help you develop the confidence and skill set necessary to stand out in a competitive workforce.
The Best College Town
Iowa City is considered one of the best places to live in the country. With big-city amenities and the affordability of a small town, you’ll be surrounded by 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 an ever-changing art scene within walking distance of the Law Building. With plenty of things to do and places to explore, you’ll find it easy to balance the responsibilities of law school with fun and new experiences.
Career Advice that helps get you hired
Iowa Law’s Career Services Office will help you align your skills and professional goals with unique opportunities around the world. From on-campus interviews to personalized assistance with your résumé and cover letter, you’ll have the tools to navigate a successful career path. Along with the support you’ll receive on campus, you’ll also be welcomed into a network of 11,000+ Iowa Law alumni who actively recruit current students and open doors to potential employers.
Connect theory to practice
Andrew Wendel
Most Rewarding Law School Experience: "At Iowa Law, I’ve had the privilege of immersing myself in invaluable experiential learning opportunities, particularly through the Legal Clinic. Here, it’s not just about mastering substantive law and trial procedures; it’s about honing essential legal practice skills that transcend the classroom. This hands-on experience lays a solid foundation for a seamless transition into the workforce, giving us the knowledge and capability to succeed even in unfamiliar terrain. Beyond skill development, my time in the clinic has helped me build a network of connections and solidified my dreams of becoming a defense attorney."
What’s Ahead: Clerking for the Iowa Supreme Court for Justice Matthew McDermott in Des Moines, Iowa.
BUILD VALUABLE CONNECTIONS
Eyasu Yirdaw
Most Rewarding Law School Experience: "Though law school can be a challenge, the relationships I’ve built at Iowa Law have made it extremely rewarding. That’s because the faculty are not just renowned academics—they’re friends, mentors, and so much more. They’re willing to go out of their way to help students succeed and engage in meaningful conversations beyond office hours. I feel fortunate to receive one-on-one paper feedback from Labor Law Professor César Rosado Marzán, talk about judicial clerkships with LAWR Professor Mary Ksobiech, and discuss future life goals with International Environmental Law Professor Jonathan Carlson."
What’s Ahead: Clerking for Judge Eric G. Bruggink on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims before joining Polsinelli Law Firm.
COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE
Katrina Crouch
Most Rewarding Law School Experience: "The Writing and Academic Success Center has profoundly impacted my time at Iowa Law. Professor Anderson goes the extra mile to create a friendly and collaborative environment for students to get feedback and help, and I can’t thank her enough. Since I’ve started tutoring at the Center, my writing skills have improved drastically. As much as the students learn from me, I also learn from them. The knowledge and skills I’ve gained have been a direct translation to my summer legal work and my successful job search. I can now say I am confident in my abilities to make a difference in people’s lives."
What’s Ahead: Working for Morgan and Morgan in Nashville, Tennessee, the number one personal injury firm in the United States.
LAUNCH YOUR DREAM CAREER
Anelisa Gamiz Sandoval
Most Rewarding Law School Experience: "Iowa Law’s Career Services team was extremely helpful in securing my future job. I attended a panel they organized for Southwest recruitment, which proved instrumental in my job search. The panel, comprised of Iowa Law alumni, facilitated networking opportunities that made it easy to build connections with industry professionals. One of the connections I made ultimately encouraged me to apply when the firm I had my eyes on was hiring. Without the guidance I received from Iowa Law’s Career Services and alumni network, landing my dream job in Big Law would have been far more challenging."
What’s Ahead: Working at Snell and Wilmer in Phoenix, Arizona as a public defender.
11,000+
ALUMNI IN ALL 50 STATES and 50 countries
23%
of the class of 2023 earned state or federal clerkships across the country
200+
EMPLOYERS HIRE THROUGH IOWA LAW RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS EACH YEAR
