Author: Taylor Johnson (Taylor Johnson)

Drake University Law School will host “Advocacy in Action: Law, Religion, and Social Justice” on  Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. bringing together Drake Law Professor Sally Frank, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner and Rita Bettis Austen for a reflection on their unique leadership journeys at the intersection of civil rights, faith and legal reform. This event...

The Drake Constitutional Law Center kicks off its 2026-27 lecture series on Constitution Day, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. with Aziz Z. Huq, Frank and Bernice J. Greenberg Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and associate professor of sociology. His presentation, “Legality—and what comes after it,” is part of Drake University...

Drake University Law School was recently ranked No. 3 on The National Jurist’s preLaw Magazine list of the nation’s best law school buildings. The Law School earned an A+ grade for facilities that enhance student learning, foster collaboration and support professional development and career preparation. Drake Law School’s ranking was driven by several standout features,...

Drake University Law School is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Jeremy Kidd as the inaugural Kermit S. Sutton Research Fellow. This prestigious fellowship is awarded to a Law School professor who demonstrates exceptional dedication to teaching, research, and public speaking. Professor Kidd, who joined the Drake Law faculty in 2021, is an expert...

Drake University Law School is ranked among the top law schools in the nation in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Law School rankings. The latest ranking at No. 91 marks the fourth year in a row of ranking within the top 100 schools in the country. See the full list...

Drake University Law School was awarded an A- ranking for trial advocacy by The National Jurist, placing Drake among the top schools in the nation for this category. The publication based the rankings on law schools’ offerings in trial advocacy, including programs and opportunities that allow students to develop their ability to deliver arguments, evidence, testimony, and...

Drake University Law School will host its annual Constitutional Law Symposium April 11, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the James Albert Classroom, Cartwright Hall. Details and registration at drake.edu/conlaw/events. This year’s symposium, “The Roberts Court, Executive Power, and the American Experiment in Self-Government,” brings together four notable scholars and legal experts to discuss the...

This year’s Constitutional Law Center Distinguished Lecture Series guest speaker is Aziz Z. Huq, Frank and Bernice J. Greenberg Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. Huq will present “Into the Dual State,” exploring contemporary constitutional challenges as part of the Center’s annual lecture series. The lecture will take place April 2...