The Iowa State Bar Association’s Career Center now offers a free and easy way to post legal internship opportunities for law students—and connect directly with aspiring attorneys seeking hands-on experience.

This article serves as The Iowa State Bar Association’s update on recent attorney disciplinary cases, intended to inform bar members of relevant actions and outcomes. 

President Melvin O. Shaw shares a detailed memo on the legislature's decision to increase the indigent defense hourly rate by $2, well short of the $14 the ISBA requested. Learn how the ISBA fought for better funding, the fiscal constraints lawmakers faced, and what’s next.

Stay informed on the latest legal developments impacting the construction industry at the 2025 ISBA Construction Law Seminar on Friday. May 30.

As Memorial Day approaches, The Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) would like to take a moment to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As Mental Health Awareness Month winds down, it’s a good time to pause and check in—with yourself, your team, and your colleagues.

Through the gracious support of ISBA leadership and the Board of Governors, the newly created Rural Practice Section expands the benefits and resources available to rural practitioners, continuing the mission of addressing rural practice issues and assisting with the placement of attorneys in rural Iowa.

Named in honor of the late Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady, a tireless advocate for equity and access to justice, the ISBA’s Cady Law Opportunity Program is shaping a more diverse and inclusive legal profession—one law student at a time.

The 2025 ISBA Annual Meeting is the perfect opportunity for young lawyers and law students to connect, learn, and celebrate the legal profession in Iowa. Join us June 23–26!

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to build legal skills and confidence in the courtroom.