John and Susan Bates Family Endowed Scholarship for Business Law
John E. Bates, former chair of the Lewis & Clark College Board of Trustees, and his wife, Susan, established this scholarship to encourage and support 1L law students who are planning to pursue a career in business law.
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Year in Review
Top Stories of 2025
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.
First Year Moot Court Competition Prepares Advocates
Lewis & Clark Law’s First Year Moot Court Competition immerses 1L students in real-world legal practice, guiding them through training in legal research, brief writing, and live oral argument before practicing attorneys and judges. Held at the Multnomah County Courthouse, the competition offers a unique experience that builds confidence, advocacy skills, and a strong sense of community.
Environmental Moot Court Team Wins Ninth National Championship
Lewis & Clark Law School’s Environmental Moot Court Team recently secured its ninth national championship at the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition (NELMCC) at Pace University, further solidifying its status as the most successful school in the competition’s history.
2025 Wyss Scholar: Tory Dille ’26 and Her Rich Background in Environmental Advocacy
Tory Dille JD ’26 is one of two Wyss Scholars selected from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2025. As a Wyss Scholar, Tory plans to leverage her experiences in place-based education, conservation, and genuine connection to issues facing wildlife and lands in the West to continue making positive change in the world of environmental law.