Drake Law School dean Ben Ullem has been named a "15 to Watch in 2015" by The Des Moines Register.
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Law Review editor-in-chief to moderate panel at AALS annual meeting
Tim Gulbranson, a third-year law student and editor of Drake Law Review, will be moderating a panel at the 2015 American Association of Law Schools (AALS) annual meeting.
Drake announces $500,000 gift to new Ray Center
Drake University has received a $500,000 anonymous gift in support of the University's new Robert D. and Billie Ray Center.
Moot Court team places at nationals
Drake Law sent two National Moot Court teams to compete in the regional rounds of the 65th National Moot Court Competition this past weekend, with one team walking away as regional champions, advancing to the national competition in New York.
Drake celebrates 20 years of collaboration with University of Nantes
It may be hard to believe, but Drake's relationship with the University of Nantes has been in existence for 20 years. To celebrate, guests are invited to "Celebrating 20 Years: Drake University and the University of Nantes," a reception Thursday, Nov. 20 from 4-6 p.m. in Kern Commons.
Sustainability students present to Metropolitan Planning Organization
Students in Professor Jonathan Rosenbloom’s Sustainability and the Law course will present class projects to committee members of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (DMAMPO). Presentations are open to the public and will occur on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 12-3 p.m. at 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, in Des Moines.
Drake 3L wins jury trial, argues before Supreme Court of Iowa
Through an internship with the Iowa Appellate Defenders Office and working in the Advanced Criminal Law Clinic, Mouw tried (and won) his first jury trial and he argued in front of the Supreme Court of Iowa.
Judge Belcher to speak at Public Service Day lecture
The Honorable Romonda Belcher, LW’95, is the featured speaker for Public Service Day at Drake Law School. Judge Belcher is an Iowa District Court Associate Judge and the first female African American judge appointed in Iowa.
Student group wins national award
The Drake Law Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) won the Affiliate of the Year Award from the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA) at their annual convention in Phoenix.
Children’s Rights students raise money for Youth Emergency Shelter Services
Children's Rights Clinic students took a break from representing children in Polk County Juvenile Court to spend their Sunday afternoon raising money for YESS through a "Human Foosball" Tournament.