Scholars will debate about the Iowa Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage decision and the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
Category: Law School News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drake hosts 16th Annual Halloween Hoops
Nearly 250 children ages 3-12 came out for basketball and Beggar's Night at the 16th annual Drake University Community Halloween Hoops Shoot Out on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Professor Weresh accepts national prize at U.S. Supreme Court
Melissa Heames Weresh, professor of law at Drake University, recently accepted the 2009 Warren E. Burger Writing Competition Prize at an awards ceremony in the chambers of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Law scholar discusses Thurgood Marshall’s views on race, gender
Taunya Lovell Banks of the University of Maryland School of Law recently spoke about Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall to a packed crowd at Drake University Law School.