More than 400 Drake University students and other supporters waved signs and chanted "No hate at Drake" over and over as they gathered in front of Old Main early Saturday morning to counter a protest by members of the Westboro Baptist Church.
Category: Law School News
Drake Law professor honored with alumni service award
Melissa Weresh, professor of law and director of legal writing at the Drake University Law School, recently received the 2010 University of Iowa Alumni Service Award at a ceremony held in Iowa City, Iowa.
Drake law students work pro bono for Hurricane Katrina survivors
A group of Drake University Law School students used spring break to take advantage of an invaluable opportunity to practice their skills for real clients with real need by providing free legal services to low-income clients in New Orleans.
Distinguished intellectual property law alumni return to Drake
The Intellectual Property Law Center and the Intellectual Property Law Society at Drake University Law School are proud to welcome back to campus this April accomplished alumni working in the field of intellectual property law. These alumni will share with students their practice experience on the front lines while providing advice about choosing a career in the IP field.
Drake Law School emerges as nation’s trailblazer to support next generation of farmers
More than 200 participants representing 40 states attended a national conversation on how to help create America's next generation of farmers at a two-day forum this month in Washington, D.C., sponsored by Drake University's Agricultural Law Center.
Law School to host annual Roundtable for Intellectual Property Scholars
Intellectual property and technology law scholars from around the world will gather at Drake Law School for the 2010 Intellectual Property Scholars Roundtable.
Susan Lerdal remembered for dedication to students, faculty, learning
Susan Kay Lerdal, noted for her dedication, assistance and enthusiasm as former associate professor of librarianship in the Drake University Law School Library, died Saturday in Des Moines from complications of leukemia.
Drake to host screening, discussion on food production documentary
Filmmaker Curt Ellis of Brooklyn, N.Y., will present a screening of his new film, "Big River," at Drake University on Tuesday, March 23.
Client counseling teams find success at regional contest
Drake Law School's Client Counseling Teams took on seven other law school teams from four states at the American Bar Association's Regional Client Counseling Competition held at the University of Nebraska this past weekend. White-collar crime was the topic of the competition.
Law School plans 73rd Supreme Court Celebration
Drake Law School's 73rd annual Supreme Court Celebration will culminate with a banquet and awards ceremony on Saturday, March 6.