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Get to Know Professor Bronson James: A Conversation on Law and Teaching
Professor Bronson James ’03, Oregon Supreme Court Justice and adjunct professor at Lewis & Clark Law School, shares his diverse legal experiences and teaching passion, emphasizing the importance of encouraging critical thinking in law students from an early stage in their education.
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.
law, mentorshipLewis & Clark Law School Announces 2022-23 Outstanding Mentor and Mentee
Lewis & Clark Law School recognized an exceptional mentor and mentee in its 2022-23 mentorship program, honoring Victoria Brandao as Outstanding Mentee and Anna Laird as Outstanding Mentor, highlighting the positive impact of mentorship on students’ legal education and personal growth.
Alumni Achieve a Historic Settlement in Fight Against Forever Chemicals
Lewis & Clark alumni helped win a $698 million settlement related to Monsanto’s role in the sale and promotion of PCBs.
Professor Recognized for Environmental Leadership from Oregon State Bar
Caroline Lobdell, adjunct professor and director of WRLC, was recognized by the Environmental & Natural Resources Section of the Oregon State Bar with their annual award.
alumniPaving a Way for Non-Citizen Law Students
Alumni and students who founded UndocuLaw Northwest receive awards for “How to Apply to Law School for Non-citizen Immigrants.”
Lewis & Clark Has Oregon’s Highest Bar Pass Rate
84% of Lewis & Clark’s 118 graduates passed the 2022 Oregon July Bar Exam on their first try, compared to the statewide average of 78%.facultyLaw vs. Antisemitism Conference Calls for Papers
The 2nd annual event in March 2023 discusses how the law has been used to both perpetrate and combat antisemitism. The deadline for papers is October 1, 2022.
animal law, CALS News, center for animal law studies, russ mead, yvonne guriraYvonne Gurira Receives Outstanding Animal Law LLM Graduate Award
Yvonne Gurira is named this year’s Outstanding Animal Law LLM Graduate, a merit award given in memory of Florence Kaufelt, a lifelong friend of animals, to a graduate of our Animal Law LLM program.
animal law, CALS News, center for animal law studies, miranda eisen2022 Animal Law Leadership Award Winners Announced
This year’s award is presented to three Lewis & Clark law students who have demonstrated leadership in the field of animal law.
facultyOver 160 Law Alums Celebrate Professor Newell
Alums gathered at the law school to pay tribute to one of the school’s longest serving professors, Professor Doug Newell at a “50 Years of Doug!” event on May 6.law Alumni, law24th Annual Harpole Awards & Ceremony
Kristin W. Eaton ’95 and Jose Garcia-Fuerte ’23 are the recipients of this year’s Harpole Attorney Award and Harpole Scholarship, respectivelyeducation, law2022 Summer Law Classes Showcase Diverse Content
Globally accessible and in-person options through the summer.Distinguished Honors Awards Recognize Graduates, Former Dean
The Distinguished Honors Awards April 2, 2022 recognize three alumni and a former dean for their accomplishments and service to the law school and the community.
studentLezak Fellowship Changes Name to Reflect Social Justice Commitment
The change better emphasizes Fellowship goals and Fellows’ focus. - EVENTSJuly 12: 5:30pm
Class of 1999 - 25th reunion!
The Class of 1999 is planning a 25th reunion party! Come and join us!
until 7:00pm on July 13August 8: 11:30am - 1:30pmMcCarty Luncheon
The McCarty Society – named after Major General Chester E. McCarty ’29, a Lewis & Clark trustee who served as an Oregon senator and was a war hero – honors law school graduates who received their degrees 40 or more years ago.
September 27: 5:00pm - 7:00pmClass Reunions - 2024
Save-the-Date! We are celebrating all class years ending with the number “4”!
October 11: 10:00am - 12:30pmBiomimicry + the Law
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