Top 25Rising
University of Iowa College of Law
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#25Current Ranking
+210-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#27
2016#26
2017+1#26
2018#25
2019+1#26
2020-1#26
2021#24
2022+2#25
2023-1#25
2024#25
2025| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #27 | -- |
| 2017 | #26 | +1 |
| 2018 | #26 | -- |
| 2019 | #25 | +1 |
| 2020 | #26 | -1 |
| 2021 | #26 | -- |
| 2022 | #24 | +2 |
| 2023 | #25 | -1 |
| 2024 | #25 | -- |
| 2025 | #25 | -- |
Ranking Analysis
Iowa Law has risen from #27 to #25 over the decade, reflecting improved employment outcomes and the school's strong writing program. Known for producing exceptional legal writers, Iowa offers outstanding value as a public institution and dominates the Iowa and Midwest legal markets.
Notable Changes
- Climbed from #27 in 2016 to #25 by 2025
- Reached #24 in 2022, its highest ranking in recent memory
- Consistently ranked #1 nationally for legal writing instruction