ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTVITIES - THE IATL SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES TO EDUCATE LAWYERS, JUDGES, CLERKS AND COURT ADMINISTRATORS. THE IATL ALSO MAINTAINS A LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICE FOR CLIENTS AND INFORMS ITS MEMBERS OF PUBLIC POLICIES WHICH IMPACT IOWA TRIAL PRACTICES. THE ACADEMY ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS TO LAW SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF IOWA