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By choosing Lewis & Clark, you’re making a decision that will propel your legal career forward.
We are recognized nationally and globally for rigorous academic preparation, a commitment to developing practical skills for professional success, top-ranked specialty programs, a spectacular campus, and a uniquely collegial environment. Apply now to join our community and open opportunities for professional success.
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Daniella Cardinale-Weinberg More about DaniellaWhile trying to decide where to attend law school, I learned that Lewis & Clark has ample opportunities for students to participate in community outreach programs where I would not only get to learn valuable legal skills, but also get the chance to help real people in my community.
Ananya Raghavan More about AnanyaI chose to attend Lewis & Clark because I want to pursue environmental and animal law, and L&C has one of the best programs for both, as well as amazing clinics, extremely well-reputed and kind professors, and a welcoming student body.
Matt Heldt More about MattI wanted to be in the Pacific Northwest, in a city—preferably Portland—and at a smaller school that was not cutthroat. Lewis & Clark met all of those things.
Apply for Your Juris Doctor (JD) Degree
Lewis & Clark Law School’s JD application process is streamlined through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website, eliminating the hassle of reporting LSAT scores across multiple platforms, and we also don’t charge an application fee. You can apply to either our full- or part-time divisions, and after your first year, you can move between them as you choose. That flexibility, along with the mentoring students receive from faculty, staff, alumni, and fellow students, creates a learning environment that ensures success.
JD Application Timeline
Application opens (U.S., international) |
September 15 |
Spring Transfer/Visiting application opens |
September 30 |
| Application file review begins | November |
| First admissions decisions released | Mid-December |
| Application deadline (spring transfer/visiting applicants) | December 15 |
| Application priority deadline for international and foreign-educated applicants | January 15 |
| Application opens (fall transfer/visiting applicants) | February 1 |
| Financial aid priority deadline (federal loans) | February 15 |
| Application priority deadline for U.S. and Canadian applicants | March 15* |
| Application deadline (fall transfer/visiting applicants) | July 15 |
*Applications received by March 15 are given priority consideration, although we will continue to accept applications after this date.
Apply for Your Master of Laws (LLM) Degree
Lewis & Clark Law School offers two advanced legal degree programs in environmental law and animal law (the first in the country!). They are designed for U.S. and international law graduates and attorneys seeking to focus on animal or environmental law in practice, teaching, research, academia, policy, and more. Our application process is simple, and with both in-person and online options, our LLM programs can accommodate any student.
Animal Law LLM Application for In-Person Study Animal Law LLM Application for Online Study
Environmental Law LLM Application for In-Person Study Environmental Law LLM Application for Online Study
LLM Application Timelines
Animal Law LLM
| In-person program application opens (fall start only) | July 1 |
| In-person program application deadline | February 1 |
| Online program application opens (spring start) | July 1 |
| Online program application deadline (spring start) | October 7 |
| Online program application opens (fall start) | November 1 |
| Online program application deadline (fall start) | May 1 |
Environmental Law LLM (in-person and online programs)
| Priority application deadline (fall start) | May 1 |
| Final application deadline (fall start) | July 15 |
| Priority application deadline (spring start) | November 15 |
| International in-person application deadline (fall start) | April 1 |
| International in-person application deadline (spring start) | September 1 |
| International in-person application deadline (summer start) | February 1 |
Apply for Your Master of Legal Studies (MSL) Degree
Lewis & Clark Law School offers two graduate legal programs for nonlawyers in environmental law and animal law (the first in the country!). They are designed for those who have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in learning about the law for their career (such as teaching, research, academia, advocacy, policy, and more) but who do not wish to practice law or obtain a law degree. Our application process makes it simple to take the next step toward advancing your professional goals. With both in-person and online options, our MSL programs can accommodate any student.
Animal Law MSL Application for In-Person Study Animal Law MSL Application for Online Study
Environmental Law MSL Application for In-Person Study Environmental Law MSL Application for Online Study
MSL Application Timelines
Animal Law MSL
| In-person program application opens (fall start only) | July 1 |
| In-person program application deadline | February 1 |
| Online program application opens (spring start) | July 1 |
| Online program application deadline (spring start) | October 7 |
| Online program application opens (fall start) | November 1 |
| Online program application deadline (fall start) | May 1 |
Environmental Law MSL (in-person and online programs)
| Priority application deadline (fall start) | May 1 |
| Final application deadline (fall start) | July 15 |
| Priority application deadline (spring start) | November 15 |
| International in-person application deadline (fall start only) | April 1 |
Apply for Your Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) Degree
Lewis & Clark Law School offers the world’s first and only animal law doctoral program. Intended to be completed in three years, the Animal Law SJD is designed for U.S. and international advanced legal degree holders (LLM in any subject) seeking to dedicate their careers to animal law research, scholarship, teaching, or policy. Representing the brightest minds in this burgeoning field, Animal Law SJD candidates are afforded unparalleled opportunities to grow as researchers, scholars, instructors, policy leads, and more.
SJD Application Timeline
| Application opens | November |
| Application deadline | February 1 |
Questions About Your Application?
Get in touch! The Lewis & Clark Law School admissions team is here to help you along the way.
Lewis & Clark Law School adheres to a non-discrimination policy with respect to employment, enrollment, and program. The law school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital, parental, veteran or military status, and has a firm commitment to promote the letter and spirit of all equal opportunity and civil rights laws.