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Future Students

Drake Law School provides a different kind of legal education. With an excellent foundation in legal theory, our students roll up their sleeves and put theory into action.

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Current Students

At Drake Law School, we are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment and giving you the tools you need to be successful in the real world.

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Alumni

Drake Law School's 6,000+ alumni span the globe, using their law degrees in every facet of the legal profession.

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100%

of Drake Law faculty have practiced law

#2

for graduate employment at law firms with 100 or fewer attorneys (preLaw magazine)

1,000

Cases handled each year by the Drake Legal Clinic

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From Service to Law: Spotlight on Some of Drake Law’s Student Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, we are spotlighting some of our student veterans. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, resilience, and perspective to Drake Law School.

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From Texas to Des Moines: 2L Wyatt Harlan Practices his Passion at Drake Law

Growing up on his family’s farm in the Texas Panhandle, 2L Wyatt Harlan developed a deep passion for the agricultural industry. He chose to practice his passion at Drake Law School because of the outstanding Agricultural Law program and Drake’s practical, hands-on approach to legal training.

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Students leaning against bench in courtroom of clinic.

Children’s Rights Clinic Case Goes to the Iowa Supreme Court

A Children’s Rights Center (CRC) case involving the recovery of expert witness fees is under review by the Iowa Supreme Court. Third-year students Payton Kitterman and Taylor Thomas's work will have a significant impact on how these issues are handled in the future.

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