Application Opens November 12, 2026
Important Information for Applicants
Before applying to the Wyss Scholars Program, please review the 2026 Wyss Scholar Information and Application Document.
Application Deadlines
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By December 14, 2026: Email Courtney Johnson at courtneyjohnson@lclark.edu to indicate your intent to apply.
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By noon on January 11, 2027: Submit all required application materials.
How to Apply
Complete the online Wyss Scholars Program Application and Need Analysis below. Upon completion, a copy of your application will automatically be sent to you and Program Coordinator Delia Weidman. You do not need to include the application form or Need Analysis in your PDF submission.
In addition to the online application, compile the following materials into a single PDF and email it to elaw@lclark.edu by 12pm on January 11, 2027.
Your PDF should include:
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Updated resume
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Essay: No more than 500 words describing your past, present, and future personal and professional commitment to conservation in the United States, your potential for future leadership in conservation, and how becoming a Wyss Scholar will enhance your career development in conservation law.
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Unofficial transcript from Lewis & Clark Law School.
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Course plan: A list of courses you are registered to take in spring semester 2027 and courses planned for your 3L year.
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Summer employment prospects: A description of potential qualifying summer 2027 jobs or internship opportunities.
Faculty Reference and Letter of Recommendation
In the online application, include the name of a Lewis & Clark Law School faculty member who can speak knowledgeably about your qualifications as a future Wyss Scholar. A member of the selection committee will contact this faculty member directly. You may identify a selection committee member for this faculty reference.
You must also arrange for a separate letter of recommendation discussing your potential as a future conservation leader. The recommender must email the letter directly to Courtney Johnson at courtneyjohnson@lclark.edu. The recommender must be someone other than the faculty member you identify in your application and cannot be a member of the selection committee. The recommender may be a professional contact, someone familiar with your other relevant experience, or another faculty member.
The Wyss selection committee consists of Professors Blumm, Rohlf, and Buchele, along with Assistant Dean Johnson.
All application materials, including the separate letter of recommendation, must be received by 12pm on January 11, 2027.
If you are unable to combine your materials into one PDF, need to submit them in another format, or need assistance, please contact Delia Weidman, Program Coordinator for Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law, at deliaweidman@lclark.edu.
All fields marked with asterisk (*) are required.
