University of Iowa - College of Law

From its "low cost" to the "good employment opportuni[ties]," there's a lot to recommend the esteemed University of Iowa College of Law. Students applaud the strong "academic and personal support" they receive at Iowa Law, and they highlight the "small class sizes," which makes it easy to "form relationships" with faculty and fellow students. Another fantastic aspect of Iowa Law is that the school is "great [about] offering extra course credit via intersession courses that are not billed separately from the semester." In turn, this allows students to complete their education at a "faster [pace] or simply space out [their] schedule during semesters better." As one student explains, "I took advantage of multiple intersession courses during my time at the law school and found them well taught and worth the time." Beyond the optimal schedule, Iowa Law also provides students with "excellent" research facilities/resources. For example, the librarians "are really knowledgeable" and "the reference desk is manned more or less 24/7." As one student brags, "I have never yet needed a source I couldn't find (and this includes working for a journal and having to find all the sources cited in multiple hundred-page articles)." Additionally, "the school is also very proactive in making sure entering 1Ls know how to get help at the library."

Iowa Law attracts "phenomenal" professors who are at "the top of their fields." Current students find their law professors to be "incredibly knowledgeable," "welcoming," and say they they "genuinely wish for [their students] to succeed." "All love and encourage questions." This ecstatic student couldn't agree concluding, "Many of them care very deeply about your learning and you as an individual outside of the law which is equally important."

Iowa Law's relatively "small" size with 425 enrolled students certainly helps to generate a "collegial" atmosphere. Students are "Midwestern friendly" as well as "outgoing" and "engaged." And while there is "a sense of competitiveness," we've been assured that "the administration has taken steps to set [it on] the back burner by not publishing rankings and so forth." One student elaborates, "With very few exceptions (there is always that one gunner), everyone helps everyone. I've received outlines, personal tutoring, and general compassion from my classmates and even students in the year above me." A fellow classmate concurs adding, "One of the best things about Iowa is the cooperative spirit among students. I sincerely feel that most students are trying to better themselves, not 'beat' classmates."

Beyond academics, Iowa Law students say that there's a "good mix" of clubs and social options. And many report that "there is always something to do if you are looking for it and someone who you will vibe with." Another student explains, "About 10–15 of us get together weekly to play pick-up basketball, other students have reading groups, etc." A third individual chimes in to say, "I know at least half of my class on a drinking/barbecue/football game/Netflix basis." Finally, though hometown Iowa City is "small," students insist it's also "charming" and "vibrant." Best of all, "the law school has a great presence within the city."