Last week marked the sixth year of the Drake Law New Orleans volunteer trip and partnership with the Pro Bono Project.
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Mock trial team places fifth at nationals
At the regional competition in Omaha in March, two Drake Law teams competed successfully at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition, with one team advancing to Nationals. At Nationals in Santa Monica, the White Team placed 5th nationally, falling just one point shy of the semifinals.
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Professor Yu’s proposal discussed in Hong Kong legislature
The Panel on Commerce and Industry of the Hong Kong Legislative Council held a meeting to address the government's discussion paper on upcoming digital copyright reform, and several lawmakers relied on the proposal and publications of Drake Law Professor Peter K. Yu.
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Justice Appel to speak at Judge James Grant Iowa Constitution Lecture Series
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.