On Thursday, March 27, Drake University will welcome Justice Brent R. Appel of the Iowa Supreme Court for the third annual James Grant Iowa Constitution Lecture to discuss some of the significant cases in the Iowa Supreme Court’s history and offer insight on current and future issues that may arise.
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Students to observe two trials for 2014 First-Year Trial Practicum
This year’s first-year law students have the great fortune of observing two trials during the First Year Trial Practicum; one regarding assault causing injury and the other possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Yee, Johnson honored for impact on legal education
While Drake Law School is celebrating Diversity Week with, “One Drake, Many Voices”, two professors have been recognized for their impact on legal education.
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Walker, Lovell recognized for civil rights victory in Iowa Supreme Court
Drake Law Faculty not only teach and produce scholarship but also engage in public service and public interest work, including the filing of Amicus Curiae (Friend of the Court) Briefs in important cases.
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Q&A with Professor Cathy Mansfield
Professor Cathy Mansfield shares her experiences serving as a policy analyst at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, D.C
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Experts speak on Mandela’s influence
The Drake University Legal Clinic hosted an event in collaboration with the Des Moines chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to recognize the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela in celebration of Black History Month.
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Drake Law places third at National Moot Court Competition
Drake University Law School’s National Moot Court team of Mara Jones, Kyle Mendenhall, and Louis Sloven competed last week in the national finals of the 64th Annual National Moot Court Competition.
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Drake Law students named ‘Best Team Oralists’ at moot court competition
Drake Law intellectual property (IP) students were recently named “Best Team Oralists” during the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition in Dallas, Texas. Team members from Drake included Tim Alberts, Kelsey Knight, Kyle Mendenhall and Madelyn Smith.
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Today Show calls Des Moines ‘Wealthiest U.S. City’
Among the many accolades given Des Moines, NBC’s Today Show added icing to the cake with the most recent title of “Wealthiest City”. How do they figure? Easy – the people, the low cost of living, and the exceptional opportunities.
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Drake Law to host prospective student open house
Prospective students are invited to come to campus Friday, Jan. 31, for an open house. The visit will give students the opportunity to observe a law school class, take a tour of Drake, get questions answered regarding admission and financial aid, as well as talk to current Drake Law students.