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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GLA Summer Law Clerks Gain Hands-On International Law Experience at Basel Convention Meeting
Two Lewis & Clark Law students gained firsthand experience in international environmental law this summer through the Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment (GLA). As summer law clerks, Nikki Smith, JD ’28, and Hannah Theriault, JD ’28, traveled to Geneva to participate in the Basel Convention’s Open-Ended Working Group and support advocacy on the global trade and disposal of textile waste.
Comparative Report to Curb the Expansion of Industrial Animal Agriculture
The analysis of how courts are addressing industrial animal agriculture in four countries is the first of its kind from the Farmed Animal Protection Project of the Center of Animal Law Studies (CALS).
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.