News and Events
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Fall Open House November 3
The campus of Lewis & Clark Law School welcomes prospective students to visit at a Fall Open House, November 3.
Law School Dean to Step Down August 2024
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.
LC Grads Garner Highest Oregon Bar Pass Rate For Second Year in a Row
82% of Lewis & Clark’s first-time bar takers passed the Oregon State Bar Exam in July, the highest pass rate in the state.
BIPOC Mentorship Program Aids BIPOC Student Success in Law School
The BIPOC Mentorship Program’s 2023 Reception will be held on Sept. 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Legal Research Center.
Law School Ranks #3 in the Nation for Grads Employed in Public Interest and Government Positions
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.
People First, Always | Yesenia Carrillo
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.
New Beginnings for Retired Judge Henry Breithaupt
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.
Flexibility Exists in Tax Law
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.
Professor Sandy Patrick Receives 2023 Leo Levenson Award for Excellence in Teaching
The graduating class presented Professor Sandy Patrick with the Leo Levenson award for teaching which has significantly impacted the class.
Professor Robert Klonoff Elected to American Law Institute Council
Celebrated legal scholar Professor Robert Klonoff secures important role as he is elected to the American Law Institute Council.
Dr. Raj Reddy Named Assistant Professor of Animal Law
Dr. Rajesh K. Reddy steps into a critical new role as an Assistant Professor of Animal Law at the Center for Animal Law Studies (CALS) at Lewis & Clark Law School.
2023 DWT International Law Writing Awards
Two 2023 grads win the Davis Wright Tremaine International Law Writing Award for 2023.
Lezak Social Justice Fellows Named
Four law students were named Lezak Social Justice Fellows in 2023, supporting their work for community organizations this summer.
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
Law student groups host timber exec and Native American forest management director to discuss forest management perspectives.
92% of Grads Employed Within 10 Months
Lewis & Clark Law continues its trend of high employment totals, with over 92% employed total for 2022 graduates; of those, 98% are employed as attorneys or in jobs that require a JD.
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