Monthly Archives: September 2009

Upcoming Public Interest Month Events!

Public Interest Panel – Thurs., Oct. 1st- Akua Akyea (’97 alumna), Associate Director of the Center for Public Interest at Columbia Law School (New York, NY) along with Chris Luzzie, Timothy Schemmel, Jenny Shulz, Scott Burrill, and Elizabeth Ryan will share … Continue reading

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Free EJW Webinars Explain Student Debt Relief for Public Service

There is a lot to know about student debt relief, especially if you are considering a public interest career.  Now, Equal Justice Works provides FREE, live webinars on a variety of topics so students can learn more about public interest … Continue reading

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Summer Employment Opportunities with the Federal Government

Students interested in working with the federal government should consider participating in the Student Education Employment Program (“SEEP”), offered by the Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”).  This program is open to all students, from high school up to professional school, … Continue reading

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L&L Thursday at 12:40: Workplace Teamwork Across the Generations

 As recent law grads bring certain energy and talents to the workplace — for example, their ability to use technology to work more efficiently– other differences between generations may create challenges, such as communication methods, measures of success, work/life balance, and … Continue reading

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Cedar Rapids Service Trip- Thursday Oct. 1

There will be one final Cedar Rapids trip this semester. On Thursday, Oct. 1 students will travel to help with one last push before the FEMA trailers leave. We will be departing the law school at 12:45 and stay in … Continue reading

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Prof. Onwuachi-Willig: “An Officer and a Gentleman”–BBL This Friday

The Lawyers & Leaders series attempts to inform students about important issues that our communities face.  A law college Diversity Committee event this Friday meets this goal by focusing on race and communities.  12:40, room 125.  Bring your lunch.  Attendance will … Continue reading

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The U of Iowa Civic Engagement Program

While the law school has a vast number of civic-minded students, this dedication is not unique to the law school. The University of Iowa as a whole supports civic engagement on a large scale. The University of Iowa Civic Engagement … Continue reading

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The Domestic Violence/Immigration Project

Participating in the Domestic Violence Immigration Project was the most rewarding part of my first year of law school.  I never thought that so early in school, I would get the opportunity to help work on a real case and … Continue reading

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