Clinics & Other Practical Skills Opportunities

International Environmental Law

Through the on-campus International Environmental Law Project, students at the Lewis & Clark Law School work on a range of international environmental issues. Students may earn credit and gain experience under the supervision of international environmental lawyer Chris Wold, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the International Environmental Law Project. Work currently focuses on trade and environment issues under the World Trade Organization and NAFTA, as well as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the Convention on Biological Diversity. Students in the past have accompanied Professor Wold to international negotiations on environmental issues.

Animal Law Clinic

As the only animal law clinic in the country, the Animal Law Clinic (ALC) at the Center for Animal Law Studies focuses on matters of national and international importance, in addition to maintaining connections and working in the local community.

The clinic serves as a resource for students, professors, attorneys, organizations, media, and individual clients. The ALC assists organizations and attorneys involved in animal protection litigation, legislation, and policy work as well as researches and analyzes developments in animal protection law.

Clinical Internships

A clinical internship seminar allows a student to receive credit for working 10 hours a week while attending a weekly seminar. A student can be placed with a private corporation, government agency, or attorney doing legal work involving global law issues. Students may also opt for an externship in global law.