Before graduating from law school, one student has already won two jury trials and a case before the Iowa Supreme Court. Austin Mouw, a third-year law student at Drake, received the good news on Friday: the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in favor of his client.
Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)
Students to host free Community Easter Egg Hunt
Drake University Law School, Drake University, and Des Moines University student organizations will host the 3rd Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 2-12, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4.
AAJ Mock Trial team advances to nationals
The Drake Law School AAJ Mock Trial teams competed in the Omaha regional tournament in mid-March. The Drake teams finished with a combined 9-1 record, with the sole loss resulting from one Drake team defeating the other in the regional final.
Kim Stamatelos named Drake Law’s 2015 Alumna of the Year
Drake Law is pleased to announce that this year’s 2015 Alumna of the Year Award will go to Kimberly Stamatelos, a 1981 graduate. She will be honored at the Supreme Court Banquet and 150th Anniversary Kickoff on Saturday, March 28.
Constitutional Law Symposium to explore government surveillance and personal privacy
The 2015 Constitutional Law Symposium, titled "Eyes and Ears Everywhere? Privacy in an Age of Government and Technological Intrusion," is set for Saturday, April 11.
Judge Gritzner named honorary member of The Order of the Coif
Judge James E. Gritzner, chief judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, was recently named an honorary member of the Drake Law chapter of The Order of the Coif.
Two Drake Law ABA appellate advocacy teams advance to nationals
Drake Law will have strong representation at the American Bar Association (ABA) National Appellate Advocacy Competition in Chicago in early April. Two Drake teams performed well through the competition to win the regional round and advance to nationals. Both Drake teams went undefeated through the entire competition.
Drake Law’s IP Law program ranked among top 25 in nation
Drake Law School is home to one of the nation's 25 top Intellectual Property Law programs, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Drake Law named a Best Law School for Practical Training
Drake University Law School has been recognized as a “Best Law School for Practical Training” by The National Jurist. Drake is one of only 86 law schools to make the list.
Iowa Legislature congratulates Drake Law on 150 years
The Iowa Senate and House approved resolutions Wednesday congratulating Drake University on the 150th anniversary of the founding of its law school.