Situated in one of the nation’s premier college towns, the University of Iowa College of Law is consistently rated as one of the top ten public law schools in the country. Iowa Law is distinguished by the intellectual rigor of our program, our commitment to supporting every ambition, and the civility and collaborative work ethic of our close-knit community. We prepare students for the privilege and profound responsibility of serving as counselor to their clients. We work with students to help them define the future on their own terms and make the most of their ambitions. We model and practice an exemplary level of professionalism: this is a hallmark of our graduates. We have faculty members that get to know students as individuals. We have a reputation for producing gifted legal writers, which opens doors to launching legal careers. We have a reputation for excellent placement rates and are continually recognized as a best value law school. Our Legal Clinic, Field Placement Program, and Citizen Lawyer Program offer real-world experience in a range of fields and flexible opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the world of legal practice. With one of the top collection of legal materials in the country, the Law Library gives students and scholars an extraordinarily rich array of research and learning opportunities.. Taking into account a broad range of information beyond the usual LSAT scores and undergraduate grades when evaluating prospective students, we try to identify individuals who are well-suited for the legal profession with a first-rate blend of talent, enthusiasm, and civility.