Scholars will debate about the Iowa Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage decision and the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
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Law students gain experience in revising criminal statute
Two law students are preparing a final proposal to amend an Iowa law that criminalizes the possession, manufacture and distribution of controlled substances.
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PreLaw magazine taps Professor Clark as expert on human rights law
Hunter Clark was featured in preLaw magazine in a question-and-answer style story exploring human rights law.
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Alumnus’ firm again takes top spot in national law firm rankings
This marks the firm's fifth appearance in the top-10 of American Lawyers' "A-List," including its first place ranking in 2008.
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Law professor accepts national prize at U.S. Supreme Court
Melissa Heames Weresh received the 2009 Warren E. Burger Writing Competition Prize for her essay that examines the professional identity of novice lawyers.
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Law scholar sheds light on Thurgood Marshall’s views on race, gender
More than 100 students, including a group of seven from the University of South Dakota School of Law, gathered to hear Taunya Banks speak about Marshall.
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Professor Ian Bartrum to present paper at national convention
He was selected to present the Association of American Law Schools Steven Gey Paper in Constitutional Law at the association’s 2010 annual convention.
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Law School hosts debate on legislation proposed to address same-sex marriage in Iowa
The discussion addressed questions Iowans should examine after the state Supreme Court approved same-sex marriage.
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Drake Law professor reflects on Berlin Wall
As Germany celebrates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall today, Drake University law professor Jerry L. Anderson reflects on his 1978 visit to one of the most visible symbols of the Cold War.
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Professor Clark featured in PreLaw Magazine
Hunter Clark, professor of law at Drake University, was recently featured in a special section on human rights law in the fall 2009 issue of preLaw magazine.