From start-up to merger, idea to initial public offering, acquisition to sale, legal issues punctuate the life of a business. A business simply cannot function without the direction and confidence supplied by the laws that regulate business and commerce. Lewis & Clark recognizes the importance of this field of study and provides an innovative and comprehensive program in business and commercial law.

The Study of Business Law

Our program allows students to focus on individual interests, as well as explore a full array of topics. The rich and varied curriculum includes not only traditional subject areas, such as business associations, income tax, and commercial law, but also newer ones, such as cyberlaw and telecommunications law, that challenge us to adapt legal rules to fast-changing technologies. We offer a wide array of electives which encourage students to mix practice and theory. Importantly, our offerings also include a full selection of practical skills opportunities and transactional courses that simulate the types of transactions business lawyers encounter in their practices.

Certificate Programs

We offer certificates in general business law, intellectual property law, and federal tax law. Certificates are intended to recognize students for their achievements and to inform prospective employers that these students have completed a rigorous course of study in the subject area.

Certificate Requirements

Business Law Program Events

2010 Spring Luncheon: April 23, 2010

We are pleased to announce Michael T. Winslow '80 as our 2010 Distinguished Business Law Graduate.
Date: April 23, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: The Governor Hotel, Library Room
614 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Cost: $30.00

2010 Distinguished IP Visitor: Feb. 15-18, 2010

This year our Distinguished Intellectual Property Visitor will be Professor Neil Netanel  who is a Professor of Law at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law.
Public Lecture: Making Sense of Fair Use
February 16, 2010  6pm, Lewis & Clark Law School, Room 7 (Driving Directions & Campus Map)  
Please remember to purchase a parking pass. 
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Fall Forum: Intellectual Property Remedies: Oct. 2, 2009

This conference will bring scholars and practitioners together to discuss the important field of remedies in intellectual-property law.

Prospective Student Resources

Lewis & Clark welcomes you to explore our extraordinary Business Law Programs. Visit the links below to find out more about what we have to offer, for advice and specific questions please feel free to contact us.

• Find out about the Law School: Who are we?
• How do I apply: Admission Requirements
• Why study Business Law: FAQs
• Learn From Success Stories: Students & Alumni

Beyond The Classroom

The Business Law Program at Lewis & Clark Law School offers students a wide range of practical skills opportunities to choose from.

Business Law Practical Skills and Clinical Opportunities

Community Development Law Center

CDLC attorneys train law students to assist tax-exempt corporations with a wide variety of business transactions.Students have exciting opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a weekly practicum at the Clinic under the guidance of CDLC attorneys.