Monthly Archives: August 2008

Students Find Public Service A Good Study Break

Many people recognize the ready benefits of participating in public service – giving back to your community, making a difference in someone’s life, gaining relevant legal experience, and maybe even improving your resume. But for some students at the University … Continue reading

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Daniel Zeno Named to Equal Justice Works Advisory Board

Daniel Zeno (’09) has been selected to serve on the Equal Justice Works (EJW) National Advisory Committee. Congratulations to Daniel for this honor! According to EJW’s website, the Committee helps to advance the organization’s goal of having students develop a … Continue reading

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Summer Service Spots: Drew Cumings (’11)

This post launches our new series on service that students did during their summer breaks — some full-time, others as outgrowths of employment. Send your suggestions and contributions (including of yourself!) to law-clp@iowa.uiowa.edu. My name is Drew Cumings and I … Continue reading

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Congratulations to 2008 Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Students!

Each summer, the Equal Justice Works Summer Corps program selects 350 students who spend their summers working on a legal project for a public nonprofit organization. Each of these students receives a $1,000 education award for their public service work. … Continue reading

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Student Organizations Exhibit a Continuing Commitment to Service

Many students within the walls of Boyd Law Building need look no further than their favorite student organization to find an opportunity to take part in public service. Student organizations often encourage their members to participate as a group in … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Citizen Lawyer Program Website

On Tuesday, August 19 we launched a new way to access information and resources available to students at the Iowa College of Law.   The Citizen Lawyer Program (CLP) website is designed to help keep readers informed about the activities of the CLP, … Continue reading

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’08 Law Graduates Set Boyd Service Award Record

Last spring a record 43 graduating Iowa law students were awarded the coveted Boyd Service Award.  Created by the Iowa Student Bar Association (ISBA) in 2005, the Boyd Service Award ISBA recognizes public service as a very important component of a law school … Continue reading

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Orientation Week Service Afternoon — A Law School Tradition in the Making

The University of Iowa College of Law values service to its community and emphasizes the importance of volunteerism – and this attitude is made clear to its students from the very beginning of their law school experience.  This is the … Continue reading

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