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So you're going to both the Chicago and Minneapolis ASGs Mikey??mikeytwoshoes wrote:Anyone else going to the ASG in Minneapolis?
Yes ma'am. Chicago because it looked awesome and Minneapolis because I live there.Whitty wrote:So you're going to both the Chicago and Minneapolis ASGs Mikey??mikeytwoshoes wrote:Anyone else going to the ASG in Minneapolis?
Several posters were admitted off the waitlist. However, that was some time ago.leahcar wrote:Has anyone heard anything off the Iowa waitlist? Not to bug the admitted students, but just wondering if there were people who have been accepted off the waitlist?
April 3, 2009
Work of Iowa law student cited in Iowa Supreme Court's Varnum decision
The Iowa Supreme Court cited a University of Iowa law student's work in its historic Varnum v. Brien decision today.
In a footnote, the Court noted that many scholars and commentators urged the justices to apply the so-called "rational basis with bite" analysis in the case. The Court defined the rational basis test as one that measures a law's constitutionality based only on whether the legislature had a plausible policy justification in passing the law at issue, and if there was a rational relationship between the facts and the policy.
Rational basis with bite goes one step further by recognizing that legislatures often act in discriminatory ways against certain groups. For instance, courts have used rational basis "with bite" to strike down laws that discriminated against illegitimate children, the mentally or physically handicapped, and children of immigrants.
Among those scholars it cited as urging such a test was Steven Wieland, a third-year law student in the University of Iowa College of Law. Wieland urged the test in his law review note, "Gambling, Greyhounds and Gay Marriage: How the Iowa Supreme Court Can Use the Rational-Basis Test to Address Varnum v. Brien."
The note was published in Vol. 94, issue 1 of the Iowa Law Review, published last fall.
In his note, Wieland does not argue in favor of or against the same-sex-marriage ban itself, but instead, suggests a specific method for the Iowa Supreme Court to invalidate the ban should the court choose to go that route.
Wieland's suggested method would have allowed the Court to uphold a district court judge's decision to order the state to start processing marriage certificates for same-sex couples, invalidate the state ban on same-sex marriage, and, at the same time, minimize any public backlash that could hinder the gay-rights movement.
Wieland's proposed method would not require the court to grant "full-blown marriage rights to same-sex couples," but instead, would have allowed the state legislature to make decisions about the future of gay marriage in Iowa. Wieland described this method as "a wise tactical move in handling such a volatile issue," which would "leav[e] open future legislative and judicial avenues for addressing gay marriage."
In the end, the Court opted that a rational-basis test did not go far enough and that the constitutional guarantee of equal protection demanded the justices give greater scrutiny to the law prohibiting gay marriage because it involved the legal classification of people.
Wieland said he is not offended.
"I am extremely excited about the court's ruling," he said. "I cautioned the Court against moving too quickly, but judging by the fact that the justices acted unanimously today, I see that Iowa is ready to lead the nation forward on human rights."
I also remember reading that you cannot use the school's printers if you have a Mac. I plan on calling IT on Monday to see if Macs are really that much of a hassle, but I thought I'd see if anyone else has asked before I go to the trouble. Thanks in advance.The College of Law is a PC environment. The College does not recommend Netbooks nor Macintosh computers. If you use a Mac for law school work, you will not have the same level of access and support as you will with a PC laptop.
From people I've talked to, it's not that big of a deal. You have to use Bootcamp to run the exam software, and e-mail papers to yourself to print out with the library computers. Other than that, it's not a huge deal.mikella wrote:I was wondering if anyone has spoken to someone at the law school regarding MacBooks. I was all set to get a MacBook Pro, but the information I read on the Law Library document (part of the Admitted Students Page), scared me. You can find it in the link they sent to us via email today, or below:
I also remember reading that you cannot use the school's printers if you have a Mac. I plan on calling IT on Monday to see if Macs are really that much of a hassle, but I thought I'd see if anyone else has asked before I go to the trouble. Thanks in advance.The College of Law is a PC environment. The College does not recommend Netbooks nor Macintosh computers. If you use a Mac for law school work, you will not have the same level of access and support as you will with a PC laptop.
mikella wrote:I was wondering if anyone has spoken to someone at the law school regarding MacBooks. I was all set to get a MacBook Pro, but the information I read on the Law Library document (part of the Admitted Students Page), scared me. You can find it in the link they sent to us via email today, or below:
I also remember reading that you cannot use the school's printers if you have a Mac. I plan on calling IT on Monday to see if Macs are really that much of a hassle, but I thought I'd see if anyone else has asked before I go to the trouble. Thanks in advance.The College of Law is a PC environment. The College does not recommend Netbooks nor Macintosh computers. If you use a Mac for law school work, you will not have the same level of access and support as you will with a PC laptop.
Boo that it starts on Sunday the 16th. WTF!crystalhawkeye wrote:Hooray packet of info! Boo 9-4 daily orientation week.
You'll probably find a cheaper place through craigslist.daddymike wrote:On a different note, can anyone recommend a good real estate agent? I am looking to rent a house and will be getting there next week on July 8th to start looking.
Just my .02: Hills is a very nice bank, however, the University of Iowa Community Credit Union has a checking account entitled "Rewards Checking" that comes with insane benefits and 4.5% interest (which can amount to a lot when you have a financial aid check sitting in your account for awhile). Some of the benefits include: refunds of ATM fees at other banks' machines, free bill pay (put your rent check on auto so you don't get evicted during finals), and did I mention 4.5% interest? Also, the bank has an ATM in the law school basement next to the cafe. Check out the website, --LinkRemoved-- for more information, but I have to say it's no contest as far as best bank in Iowa City for a student.mikeytwoshoes wrote: Bank: Iowa City has many banks (Hills Bank and Trust, Bank of the West, Midwest One etc.). My landlord enthusiastically recommended Hills Bank and so do I. I showed up kind of late on a Friday – 10 minutes – before their closing time. They could have easily shown me the door but they took the time to explain all of their different account types and signed me up for an account. This is the type of service I look for in a bank. Also, if you keep a balance over $100, you can make up to six free withdrawals at other banks/month free.
I always like my choice when I meet students and faculty. However, the alumni at the Chicago gathering were most impressive. There were many partners at notable firms, 1Ls interning in Chicago, 2L SAs and others.daddymike wrote:Just got back from Iowa City and wanted to say that I am thoroughly impressed.
I managed to attend Friday's ASD at the Japanese restaurant and got a chance to mingle with local-area students and some professors as well. Also, the Boyd law building receives high marks: The classrooms are modern state of the art and spacious with excellent lighting. THe library is great as well, with plenty of study space and enough volumes to satisfy anyone.