Drake Law School received an A+ ranking for family law by preLaw magazine, placing Drake among the top three law schools in the nation for this field.
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Constitutional Law Center lecture to explore “Constitutional Power of Impeachment”
Professor Michael Paulsen of the University of St. Thomas School of Law will present "The Constitutional Power of Impeachment: Congress’s Ultimate ‘Trump'" as part of the Drake Constitutional Law Center’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Nov. 1.
Drake International Law Week is Oct. 1-5
Drake Law School will host International Law Week Oct. 1-5. Events include an international food fair, presentations on international law opportunities for students, and more.
Drake Agricultural Law Center to host conference on Iowa’s water and land
The Drake Agricultural Law Center is hosting a statewide conference Sept. 19 titled “SOIL 2018: Turning Our Vision for Iowa’s Water and Land into Action" featuring experts in agriculture and the environment.
Drake Law School launches Rural Access to Justice Initiative
Drake Law School has launched an incubator program called the Rural Access to Justice Initiative, which will offer recent graduates a pathway to solo or small firm practice in rural Iowa towns.
Yale Law Professor Jack Balkin to deliver 2018 Constitution Day Lecture
On Sept. 20, Jack Balkin of Yale Law School will deliver the 2018 Constitution Day Lecture, sponsored by the Drake Constitutional Law Center.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch visits Drake Law School
Neil M. Gorsuch, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, gave a special lecture to approximately 350 Drake Law students, faculty, and staff on Aug. 16.
Alumna Joan McKown makes impact in securities law
Joan McKown, LW’83, has had an impressive career in securities law, from the longest-serving chief counsel in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Enforcement to partner at the global law firm Jones Day.
Q&A with Associate Dean Andrew Jurs
On July 1, Andrew Jurs took over as associate dean of Drake Law School. Learn more about his role at the Law School, the goals he wants to accomplish, and why he believes Drake Law is special among law schools nationwide.
3L Sanjuanita Martinez pursues passion in immigration law
Growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas, Sanjuanita Martinez was drawn to immigration law. Now a rising 3L, Martinez is ready to apply that passion in the real world, thanks to her practical experiences at Drake Law School.