News and Events
- NEWS
Celebrating Earth Day
For Lewis & Clark Law School, Earth Day isn’t a once-a-year event—it’s a daily mission. Explore the ongoing environmental endeavors of our faculty and students:
advocacyMock Trial and Moot Court Present Unparalleled Opportunities for Students
Students share their experiences with mock trial and moot court at Lewis & Clark, highlighting the unique opportunity students have to gain litigation skills and experience while studying for their degrees.
Alicia Ouellette Chosen as New Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School
Ouellette, with experience as both a law dean and professor, will begin her tenure in January 2025. Associate dean of faculty John Parry will serve as Interim Dean, as Jennifer Johnson steps down this summer from leading Lewis & Clark Law as dean for the past ten years.
lawPopular L&C Headlines of 2023
As the calendar year draws to a close, we’ve compiled a sampling of top stories from the undergraduate college, the graduate school, and the law school.
Green Energy Institute Wins NW Energy Coalition Award
Lewis & Clark’s Green Energy Institute has been awarded the Bob Olsen Memorial Conservation Eagle Award by the NW Energy Coalition.
Professor Tabrez Ebrahim Receives Fulbright Specialist Award
Professor Ebrahim explores the interface between bioethics and patent law, with colleagues in Jordan at the Jordan University of Science and Technology.
Earthrise Student Argues Before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Drew Baloga ’24 argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of Earthrise clients Earth Island Institute and the Center for Biological Diversity.
2023-24 Multnomah Bar Association Fellows Announced
Three 1Ls were named as Multnomah Bar Association Fellows: Wren Anthony, Connor McRobert, and Daniella Cardinale-Weinberg.
Oregon Leads Attorney License Reform with New Pathway: the SPPE
Several Lewis & Clark Law faculty and administrators were key leaders of the movement to provide a rigorous alternative to the bar exam, including Associate Dean John Parry, Associate Dean Libby Davis, Advocacy Director Jo Perini-Abbott, Assistant Dean of Career Services Devra Hermosilla, and professors Sandy Patrick, and Tung Yin.
Jo Perini-Abbott Accepts IAALS Rebuilding Justice Award on Behalf of Oregon Task Force
The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) recognizes the Task Force, chaired by Perini-Abbott, for “its role in catalyzing the national conversation around licensure reform.”
Law School Dean to Step Down August 2024
Dean Jennifer Johnson, serving as Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School since 2014, has announced she will step down at the end of August 2024.
LC Grads Garner Highest Oregon Bar Pass Rate For Second Year in a Row
82% of Lewis & Clark’s first-time bar takers passed the Oregon State Bar Exam in July, the highest pass rate in the state.
BIPOC Mentorship Program Aids BIPOC Student Success in Law School
The BIPOC Mentorship Program’s 2023 Reception will be held on Sept. 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Legal Research Center.
public serviceLaw School Ranks #3 in the Nation for Grads Employed in Public Interest and Government Positions
Over ⅓ of the 2022 graduates are employed in public-sector jobs, making Lewis & Clark third in the nation for graduates in public interest work post-graduation.
law, studentPeople First, Always | Yesenia Carrillo
Yesenia Carrillo, a rising 3L law student and daughter of immigrants, reflects on her transformative journey at the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), emphasizing the importance of cultural competence and the potential of law to empower and uplift marginalized communities.
- EVENTSMay 18: 10:00am
May Virtual JD Information Session
Join us for a group information session that will provide an overview of our programs and offerings. Each information session will be presented by a member of the Lewis & Clark Law School admissions staff with plenty of time saved for questions at the end.
June 26: 4:00pmJune Virtual JD Information Session
Join us for a group information session that will provide an overview of our programs and offerings. Each information session will be presented by a member of the Lewis & Clark Law School admissions staff with plenty of time saved for questions at the end.
July 24: 12:00pmJuly Virtual JD Information Session
Join us for a group information session that will provide an overview of our programs and offerings. Each information session will be presented by a member of the Lewis & Clark Law School admissions staff with plenty of time saved for questions at the end.
August 14: 4:00pmAugust Virtual JD Information Session
Join us for a group information session that will provide an overview of our programs and offerings. Each information session will be presented by a member of the Lewis & Clark Law School admissions staff with plenty of time saved for questions at the end.
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