Admissions
Read More Questions of the Week
Read our questions by clicking on the titles below.
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Q: Do you make early admission decisions?
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Q: I know that in order to practice law I will have to take the bar exam. What happens if I go to school in Oregon, but want to practice in another state?
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Q: Do you have a support program for students who struggle academically?
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Q: I am a sophomore in college. What should I major in if I want to go to law school?
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Q: I have recently decided definitively to attend law school, and would like to do so as soon as possible! I researched the next available date to take the LSAT is in June. If I take the June LSAT, can I still apply to attend this Fall?
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Q: When is the deadline to apply if I want to transfer to Lewis & Clark Law School?
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Q: I am an admitted student and do want to request a deferral to next year. What is the process for requesting one?
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Q: I am aware that you have scholarships for incoming students, but do you have any that a student could apply for once they’re already enrolled?
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Spring Break (no question)
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Q: I am interested in studying abroad. What opportunities are available at Lewis & Clark Law School?
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Q: Can I take a couple of law classes before being formally accepted into the law school?
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Q: Do you provide any accommodations for students with learning and/or physical disabilities?
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Q: I notice that your application deadline of March 1st is coming up. Will the admissions committee even review my application if it gets completed after that date?
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Q: I would like to set up a visit to see the law school. How can I do that?
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Q: Can I apply to start law school in the spring semester?
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Q: I applied and am waiting for a decision on my application. When should I expect to hear from the Admissions Office?
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Q: I have questions about various federal loans (i.e. the criteria, their amounts, etc.). How can I get more information?
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What is the law school’s opinion of the use of discussions boards, blogs, forums and other applicant-driven websites for research into law schools and the admissions process?
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Q: Are scholarships renewable or are they one-time offers?
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Q: What applications or forms must be filled out for financial aid and/or scholarship consideration?
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Q: What does Lewis & Clark Law School offer in terms of scholarships to incoming students and how can I apply for them?
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Winter Break: no questions this week.
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Q: I received an MIP a few years ago, but my record was expunged. Do I still need to reveal that in my application?
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Q: I just took the December LSAT and don’t think I did very well. Should I cancel my score and retake it again in February?
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Q: What is an addendum used for and how should it be formatted in my application materials?
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Q: How long should my personal statement be?
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Q: What should my personal statement NOT say?
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Q: What should my personal statement say? (Stay tuned next week when we cover what Not to say!)
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Q: When should I take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)?
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Q: What should be on my resume?
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Contact Us
The Office of Law School Admissions is located in Legal Research Center on the Law Campus.
Emaillawadmss@lclark.edu
Voice503-768-6613
Fax503-768-6793
Toll-free800-303-4860
Assistant DeanShannon Davis
Office of Law School Admissions
Lewis & Clark Law School
10015 S.W. Terwilliger Boulevard, MSC 51
Portland, OR 97219
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