Dean Jennifer Johnson, serving as Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School since 2014, has announced she will step down at the end of August 2024.
82% of Lewis & Clark’s first-time bar takers passed the Oregon State Bar Exam in July, the highest pass rate in the state.
The BIPOC Mentorship Program’s 2023 Reception will be held on Sept. 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Legal Research Center.
Over ⅓ of the 2022 graduates are employed in public-sector jobs, making Lewis & Clark third in the nation for graduates in public interest work post-graduation.
Yesenia Carrillo, a rising 3L law student and daughter of immigrants, reflects on her transformative journey at the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), emphasizing the importance of cultural competence and the potential of law to empower and uplift marginalized communities.
Retired Judge Henry Breithaupt brings his wealth of experience in tax law to the Lewis & Clark Law School’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), providing valuable guidance and strategies to legal interns as they assist low to moderate-income taxpayers and educate them on tax management practices to prevent future controversies.
A LITC legal intern successfully resolved an American Opportunity Tax Credit tax controversy, eliminating the client’s approximately $2,000 tax deficiency and showcasing the existence of flexibility within tax law.
The graduating class presented Professor Sandy Patrick with the Leo Levenson award for teaching which has significantly impacted the class.