Phase 1 construction has begun on the extensive renovation of Cartwright Hall, the Law School’s primary classroom, office, and student activity venue. Construction is scheduled to be finished in time for courses to start Fall 2013.
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Client counseling team wins regional competition
One of Drake Law's two ABA Client Counseling teams, comprised of Nate Borland and Katheryn Pearson Thorson, won the Regional rounds of the Client Counseling Competition this weekend in Saint Paul, Minn. Drake's other team of Maggie White and Ben Neitzel also performed well. All of these students are in their final year of law school.
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Drake Law unveils student portfolios
At Drake University Law School, teaching students how to practice law has always been our focus, long before it became trendy. Drake is stepping it up a notch by adding aportfolio component to the curriculum.
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2013 First-Year Trial Practicum addresses wrongful death
The First Year Trial Practicum (FYTP) case this year is a wrongful death case.
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Drake Law student selected to JAG Corps
Each year the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps selects approximately 100 to 120 of the best-qualified candidates to become Air Force Judge Advocates through a variety of accession programs.
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Two Drake Law students balance law school and family
Lori and Tom Bullock both had the goal of attending law school before they met at Iowa State University.
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Student Bar Association sells art to fund public service scholarships
Drake Law School’s Student Bar Association recently held their second annual Just Art! art auction to raise funds for Drake Law’s Public Service Endowment.
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Des Moines: A great option for young professionals
With accolades like Forbes #4 “Best Places for Business and Careers” (June, 2012) and #1 “Best City for Young Professionals” (July, 2011), who wouldn’t choose Des Moines for law school?
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Renowned professor to discuss Egyptian politics
Nathan Brown, professor of political science and international affairs at The George Washington University, will be speaking at Drake Law School on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m.
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Drake Legal Clinic provides gifts and Bieber for the holidays
The faculty, staff and students at The Neal and Bea Smith Legal Clinic are no strangers to adopting a family for the holidays. But this year has been extra special.