Author: Taylor Johnson (Taylor Johnson)

Drake University Law School is hosting its annual General Practice Review virtually on Nov. 22, Dec. 6, and Dec. 13. On demand options for each session are also available. This event serves to provide updates on current case law and a variety of other topics. All practicing or retired attorneys are invited to attend. Topics that...

Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professor of Law, Natalie Lynner, was elected as an Academic Fellow for the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). She was the only academic fellow in the country to be elected at the 2024 fall meeting. ACTEC is an exclusive group of lawyers and academics who are peer-elected to...

Drake University Law School earned an A+ ranking for human rights law in preLaw magazine, placing Drake among the top thirteen law schools in the nation for this field.  The publication based the rankings on law schools’ offerings in human rights law, including clinical programs, certificates, externships, partnerships, and courses. The results are reported in preLaw’s Back to...

Drake University Law School earned an A- ranking in PreLaw Magazine’s list of Top Schools for Women in Leadership featured in its latest back-to-school edition. The magazine cited data from the American Bar Association on the number of female students and faculty to develop “a list of standout institutions.” In addition, the magazine noted “women with leading...

The Drake Constitutional Law Center is pleased to welcome Professor Guy-Uriel E. Charles as the 2024 Constitution Day speaker. He will present “Race and American Democracy” on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. in Cartwright Hall with livestream and audio on demand options. This event is free and open to the public. Register here. Guy-Uriel E....

Drake University Law School earned an A ranking for child and family law in preLaw magazine, placing Drake among the top 21 law schools in the nation for this field. This is the seventh year in a row that Drake Law received recognition for excellence in child and family law. The publication based the rankings on the...

The 2024 state-wide Mark S. Cady Day of Public Service (Cady Day) will take place on Friday, Oct. 25. This will mark the 5th year that members of the Iowa legal community have come together to perform public service or pro bono work to honor the legacy of the late Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice...

Drake University Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie Reser-Moorehead as the new Director of the Career Development Office (CDO). As a 2019 graduate of Drake Law School, Annie brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to guiding the next generation of legal professionals. During her time as a student...

Drake University Law School has been named a Best Law School for 2024 by The Princeton Review. The education services company recently released their annual unranked list of outstanding law schools across the country. “All of the schools that made our list for 2024 deliver exceptional legal education programs,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s...

Drake University Law School is pleased to announce the new Director of the Criminal Defense Clinic, Colleen Cullen. Professor Cullen will bring a strong background of both teaching and criminal law practice to Drake Law School. Professor Cullen previously served as a fellow in the Criminal Defense Clinic at the University of Denver and has...