Conferences and Lectures

Lewis & Clark Law School advances understanding in environmental and natural resources law through its annual conferences, lectures and colloquium series. There are numerous opportunites throughout the year for legal scholars to advance their work, and students and the legal community to gain cutting-edge knowledge in this important and ever-changing legal field.

Environmental Law Conferences

Each year, Lewis & Clark's Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program also regional and national conferences for the legal community, which students may attend at low or no cost. For example:

Ocean Energy Symposium (2007)

Law, Science and Environment Forum (2007)

Western Instream Flows: 50 Years of Progress and Setbacks (2006)

The Rule of Capture Conference (Capture and Its Consequences) (2005)

The Endangered Species Act Turns 30 (2003)

For more information about our upcoming conferences, contact Lewis & Clark's Oregon Law Institute.

Distinguished Environmental Law Lecture

For more than two decades, Lewis & Clark Natural Resources Law Institute's Distinguished Environmental Law Visitor program has brought renowned environmental law scholars to campus each autumn to share their expertise with students and the legal community. Distinguished Visitor lectures are free and open to the public.

Animal Law Conferences

Lewis & Clark also hosts the longest-running national animal law conference. The annual student-organized Animal Law Conference draws attenders from all over the country to learn about animal law, meet leaders in the field, and find out how to be an effective advocate for animals.

Environmental Law Colloquia

Lewis & Clark's Natural Resources Law Institute and the student group Environmental Law Caucus present a series of noontime colloquia for the law school community. These colloquia bring experienced practitioners, activists, filmmakers and government officials to campus to discuss a wide variety of cutting-edge topics. In addition, our many active environmental law student groups bring a wide range of speakers and symposia to campus. For a sampling of the many events offered in the past year, visit our podcast page.

Each academic year at Lewis & Clark Law brings abundant opportunities for students and practicing to become informed about virtually every aspect of environmental, natural resources, and animal law.

Specialized Intensive Trainings

Good lawyering entails lifelong learning. Lewis & Clark provides ongoing opportunities for graduates and law students alike to enrich their understanding of environmental and natural resources law. Non-lawyer natural resource professionals are also welcome to take advantage of many of our educational offerings. We also offer specialized, intensive training programs geared to judges and government employees.