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Student Life
Diversity
- Drake Law students come from 36 states, more than 140 undergraduate institutions and several foreign countries.
Entertainment
- Des Moines’ vibrant downtown is 10 minutes from campus.
- The Des Moines area has hundreds of miles of trails for biking, jogging, walking, and cross-country skiing.
On the Go
- Students may join any of 30 active student organizations, student-published journals, and national award-winning moot court and mock trial teams.
- Student organizations sponsor volunteer options for Habitat for Humanity and other non-profits.
- Drake Law’s Student Bar Association recently received a National SBA of the Year Award by the American Bar Association/Law Student Division.
Lifestyle
- Free coffee in the Drake Law Library perks up final exam studying.
- Des Moines is affordable—cost of living is about 10% below the national average.
