Officials at Drake University and the University of Havana have signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement builds upon years of research and collaboration between the two schools, including recent pioneering research by Drake’s Agricultural Law Center in Cuba.
Category: Law School News
Anderson named dean of Drake Law School
Jerry Anderson, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, has been named dean of Drake University Law School, effective July 1, 2016.
Drake selected to host CLEO pre-law summer institute
Drake University Law School has been selected to host the 2016 Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) Pre-law Summer Institute on June 5-July 2, 2016.
Gov. Branstad, LW’74, becomes longest serving governor in U.S. history
Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad, a 1974 graduate of Drake University Law School, broke the record for longest serving governor in United States history on Monday, Dec. 14.
From Germany to Alaska: Alumnus uses Drake Law degree across the globe
Nathan MacPherson, LW’06, is proof that a degree from Drake University Law School can take you anywhere. He heads the Anchorage, Alaska, office of The MacPherson Group, P.C., he is licensed in California and a solicitor of the senior courts of England and Wales, and he represents clients all over the world.
Professor Keith Miller provides expertise in gaming law
Drake Law School professor Keith Miller teaches gaming law, a three-credit course that covers what constitutes gambling, the social harms of gambling, licensing and regulation, contracts, tribal gaming, state lotteries, sports betting, poker, and more.
A Closer Look: Ellen Yee, Director of International Programs
Ellen Yee has two long-held passions: the law and international relations. Learn more about the professor of law and director of international programs at Drake Law School.
Drake Law students get involved in political action
One of the perks of being a Drake Law student is the opportunity to be involved in politics. Drake Law students are able to work on campaigns, get a front row seat to debates, meet candidates, and more.
Drake recognized as a Best Value Private Law School
Drake University Law School has been ranked #16 in the 2015 Best Value Private Law Schools by The National Jurist. This marks the third year in a row Drake Law School was included in the list.
Drake Law students help Burmese family in green card clinic
Drake Law students Hannah Beach, Ana Dixit, and Mark Ross participated in a green card clinic as part of a joint project between Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) and Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center (EMBARC).