Past Law School Events

More info regarding commencement here!

This is an invitation-only event

2026 Environmental Law LLM & MSL grads! You are invited to join us in a celebration of your accomplishments and graduation from law school! Please RSVP through this link here and be sure to have your guests RSVP as well. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating this milestone together!

22 ^nd Annual Transactional Clinical Conference
“Keep Transactional Clinics Weird”

May 5-6, 2026
Portland, Oregon

Full Event Information Can be Found HERE!

RSVP here:
https://engage.lclark.edu/register/WineWalkinWoods

Stop by and relax with the animal law community before finals! Come for a vegan cupcake, fizzy water, and to reflect on the spring semester with the Animal Law Program!

WLC, NALSA, and Arts & Crafts Club is excited to announce that we have partnered with L&C’s Native Artist and Scholar in Residence, Dr. Luhui Whitebear, to lead our Paint Night this semester! Dr. Whitebear will be walking students and OWLS members through a spectacular evening of painting! Come join us on April 14th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the LRC. Dinner provided! Space is limited, so please sign up here! Registration opens April 1 and will close April 8. Event sponsored by OWLS (LAWC and Queen’s Bench Chapters) and Themis!

The Business Law Society invites you to join us for a Business Law Curriculum Planning Session featuring faculty members as we learn about course offerings, certificate requirements. Snacks will be provided.

Elon Musk, Alina Habba, Kari Lake, and more. Join the L&C Federalist Society chapter and Professors Parry and VanDevender for a lunchtime discussion about executive power. Does the Appointments Clause restrain the President’s unilateral ability to create offices and install officers? Come find out. And come hungry. Pizza from Focacceria. RSVP here. 

Come and join ILS to talk about course projections, curriculum planning, and the International Law Certificate! Snacks provided.

Concerned that “separation of church and state” is under attack? Join Drs. David Schraub and Patrick Garry (Univ. of South Dakota) to discuss the history— and viability— of this principle in American jurisprudence, including how today’s Supreme Court will preserve it (or not!) after Kennedy v. Bremerton School District (2022). Bring your questions and your empty stomachs— RSVP here!

LLS and ISG are hosting a panel of attorneys who serve Spanish-speaking clients. Attorneys will share insights on practicing law bilingually, such as challenges, communication strategies, and practical tips for using Spanish skills effectively in legal settings. Food will be served.

Love working with people? This one’s for you. Led by adjunct professors Collin McKean and Troy Nixon, Client Counseling Moot Court builds real interviewing and counseling skills through hands-on practice. The semester culminates in an intra-school competition, with top teams advancing to the American Bar Association regional competition. Enrollment is limited — don’t wait to register! RSVP here.

This event has been cancelled due to illness.

Visiting alum Max Yoklic and NEDC Staff Attorney will discuss what federal litigation looks like today.

Associate Dean Janice Weis and Assistant Director Tess Jacobsen will discuss the requirements for the Environmental & Natural Resources Certificate and the Energy, Innovation, and Sustainability Law certificate. Learn about classes, practical experiences, and other opportunities in environmental law!