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The University of Iowa College of Law The University of Iowa College of Law was founded in 1865 as first public law school west of the Mississippi River. Ranked 24th in the nation overall by U.S. News and World Report, the college offers a comprehensive and broad curriculum that establishes a solid foundation for a lifetime of professional growth and personal development. Iowa's J.D. program places equal emphasis on developing fundamental lawyer's skills, understanding the roles of the law and lawyers in society, and appreciating the centrality of high ethical standards to professional success. The college has particular strengths in:
In addition, the National Jurist ranks the college's law library ranks as No. 1 in the country. Throughout its long history, the college has counted among its graduates and faculty many distinguished members of the federal, state, and tribal judiciaries. The UI produced one of the first women to graduate from any law school in the nation, one of the earliest African-American law school graduates, and the first United States Attorney of Native American ancestry. The college was also a founding member of the Association of American Law Schools in 1929. If you would like more information about providing financial support for students and faculty at the University of Iowa College of Law through the Iowa Law School Foundation, please contact: Andrew Sheehy
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