Welcome to Lewis & Clark Law School in Beautiful Portland, Oregon

Join us October 30th!

Our fall open house on October 30, 2021 is the perfect time to explore Lewis & Clark Law School, meet some of our students and faculty, get a virtual tour of the campus – check it out: can you see yourself here?
Thinking About Law School?

Portland’s Lewis & Clark Law School helps to make that dream come true, with flexible schedules, financial aid, and a collaborative community. Apply now for Fall 2020.
“I’m applying my new legal skills, making an impact.”

At Lewis & Clark, legal skills such as writing, investigation, analysis and presentation are taken very seriously. Students apply what they learned in clinics, working with actual clients and cases right from the start.
“Environmental Law ranked #1 in the Nation”

Lewis & Clark Law School offers a comprehensive legal education with nationally recognized signature programs including Environment, Natural Resources and Energy Law, Animal Law, Business Law, and Criminal Law.
“Lewis & Clark Law School launched my career pathway.”

Lewis & Clark Law School alumni hold leadership positions in corporations, federal, state public agencies, NGOs, academia and more.
“The secret is out. Portland is one of the best places to live!”

The law campus, in the midst of Tryon State Park, is minutes from downtown Portland.
“My mentors guided me and helped me succeed - every step of the way.”

Almost from the beginning entering law school, students are supported by practicing attorneys, faculty and peers in a mentoring network.

<p> Rigorous Education. Northwest Lifestyle.</p>

At Lewis & Clark Law, we value collaboration as well as intellectual rigor. Here, students come first – and faculty and staff share a single commitment: our students’ success.

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Specialty Programs:
Degrees:

Juris Doctor

Joint JD/MBA program with Portland State University

MSL degree in Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law

MSL degree via distance learning in Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law

LLM degree in Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law

LLM degree via distance learning in Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law

LLM degree in Animal Law (the only LLM in Animal Law in the nation)

LLM Degree in Animal Law Online

Summer 2021 Course Schedule and Registration Information

<a href="https://law.lclark.edu/live/news/44815-earthrise-protects-salt-ponds-in-the-bay-area"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,300,300/ignore_cropper/1/59534_green-square-garden.rev.1458936469.jpg)"><h6>Earthrise Protects Salt Ponds in the Bay Area</h6></div></a>
<a href="https://law.lclark.edu/live/news/44813-small-business-legal-clinic-expands-its-patent"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,300,300/ignore_cropper/1/59534_green-square-garden.rev.1458936469.jpg)"><h6>Small Business Legal Clinic Expands Its Patent Program</h6></div></a>

<a href="https://law.lclark.edu/offices/admissions/virtual-campus-visit/"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,300,300/ignore_cropper/1/59536_purple-square-people.rev.1458936426.jpg)"><h6>Virtual Campus Visit</h6></div></a>

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We invite prospective and admitted students to come and explore Lewis & Clark Law School and the wonderful city of Portland. You can schedule a tour, set an appointment with an admissions director, or sit-in on a class.

If you’re unable to visit in person, we can schedule a phone or Zoom appointment.

The links below will help you plan your visit: