Instagram story viewer> @drakelawschool> Posts

Drake Law School

@drakelawschool

2.7K

followers

178

following

The only First-Year Trial Practicum program in the country, a nationally-recognized legal clinic, and experienced faculty who have all practiced law.

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Drake University Law School received an A+ ranking from National Jurist's preLaw Magazine in Human Rights Law in its 2026 Back to School issue. Supported by the Social Justice and Public Interest Lawyering Certificate and our Refugee Clinic, our programs provide students with vital hands-on experience representing underrepresented communities and advocating for human rights.
Read more using the link in our bio. by @drakelawschool

56

0

5 days ago

Drake University Law School received an A grade for Family Law from National Jurist's preLaw Magazine 2026 Back to School issue. Supported by the Joan and Lyle Middleton Center for Children’s Rights and our Children’s Rights Legal Clinic, our programs provide students with experience in representing youth and families in child welfare, juvenile delinquency, minor guardianship, and other justice initiatives in Iowa. Read more using the link in our bio. by @drakelawschool

93

0

6 days ago

Claudia Hall, Drake Law 3L, is the recipient of the 2026 Iowa chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate great potential as a future trial lawyer based on their grades, clinical performance, or other internships.

Claudia was recognized for her extensive trial experience as an intern at the Polk County Attorney’s Office. She served as a student attorney in a first-degree robbery trial and an attempted murder case featured in the 2026 First Year Trial Practicum. In both trials, she wrote and delivered opening statements, conducted direct examinations of approximately half of the witnesses, and helped prepare witnesses and evidence. For the attempted murder trial, she also wrote and delivered the closing argument.

Claudia was nominated by Professor Steve Foritano, with support from Olu Salami, JD’02, her supervisor at the Polk County Attorney’s Office. In his recommendation, Olu noted that “she was poised, articulate, and truly outstanding in front of a jury.”

Congratulations, Claudia! by @drakelawschool

161

4

9 days ago

The 2026 Mark S. Cady Day of Public Service will take place Friday, Oct. 30, bringing members of Iowa’s legal community together for service projects and pro bono work in honor of the late Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady. Read more using the link in our bio. by @drakelawschool

17

0

9 days ago

Drake Law School brought together Professor Sally Frank, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, and Rita Bettis Austen for "Advocacy in Action: Law, Religion, and Social Justice" today. We were proud to reflect on their impactful leadership at the intersection of civil rights, faith, and legal reform while celebrating Professor Frank’s 36-year career at Drake Law School.

Thank you to everyone who joined in this meaningful discussion and honored Professor Frank’s time at Drake Law School. by @drakelawschool

58

0

10 days ago

Drake Law welcomed Professor Emeritus Edmund Sease to Professor Sayoko Blodgett-Ford’s Intellectual Property Law class, giving students the opportunity to learn from a longtime member of the Drake Law community and intellectual property law scholar.

Sease’s visit also highlighted the impact of the Sease Awards, which support Drake Law students pursuing professional development and opportunities in intellectual property, artificial intelligence, privacy and cybersecurity.

Congratulations to our 2026-27 Sease Award recipients:

Kendall Antle, 3L
Gabriela Cabrer Nazco, 3L
Priyal Patel, 3L
Jordan George, 3L
Hannah Jones, 2L
Andrea Reddick, 2L
Brooke Vermeulen, 1L

We are grateful to Professor Sease for his continued support of Drake Law students and their professional development. by @drakelawschool

80

0

12 days ago

We were pleased to welcome the Board of Counselors back to Drake Law School for their fall meeting today. We always appreciate their insights and perspectives as we work to strengthen the law school and support our students. by @drakelawschool

89

2

23 days ago

Drake University Law School will host “Advocacy in Action: Law, Religion, and Social Justice” on Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. bringing together Drake Law Professor Sally Frank, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner and Rita Bettis Austen for a reflection on their unique leadership journeys at the intersection of civil rights, faith and legal reform. Read more and register using the link in our bio. by @drakelawschool

32

0

25 days ago

We were honored to welcome Professor Aziz Huq of the University of Chicago Law School for this year’s Constitution Day Lecture.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor Constitution Day through thoughtful discussion and reflection on the Constitution and its enduring significance. by @drakelawschool

111

0

a month ago

Congratulations to the Drake Law alumni admitted to practice law in Iowa during last Friday’s Swearing-In Ceremony!

The oath was administered by Iowa Supreme Court Justice David May, marking an exciting milestone as these graduates begin their legal careers. Dean Jerry Anderson, Drake Law faculty and staff, and members of the Iowa bench and bar joined in welcoming the new attorneys and celebrating this accomplishment with them.

We’re proud to see our Drake Law alumni take this next step in their careers and wish them all the best as they begin practicing law in Iowa! by @drakelawschool

171

0

a month ago

Please join us in welcoming Jayme Wiebold to Drake Law as a visiting assistant professor of law and director of the General Civil Practice Clinic!

Professor Wiebold brings a wealth of experience in public interest law and consumer protection. She previously served as a senior staff attorney at Iowa Legal Aid, where she was awarded a prestigious Skadden Fellowship to establish the organization's consumer and affirmative litigation practice. Her career also includes serving in the Consumer Protection Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.

We’re excited to welcome Professor Wiebold to Drake Law and look forward to the experience and perspective she will bring to our students! by @drakelawschool

35

0

a month ago

Please join us in welcoming Tricia Scheinost to the Drake Legal Clinic as Managing Attorney and Director of Field Placements!

Tricia brings more than 17 years of experience spanning criminal defense, prosecution, legal education and judicial service. A graduate of Creighton University School of Law, her career has included serving as a public defender, Iowa magistrate judge, Mills County attorney and a sole practitioner managing her own firm.

At Drake, Tricia will oversee the daily operations of the Legal Clinic and direct the internship-for-credit program, teaching and advising students as they gain valuable experience through field placements.

Welcome to Drake Law, Tricia! by @drakelawschool

42

0

2 months ago