Past Law School Events

Take a study break and join NLG for a panel on privatization of the criminal justice system! Keisha James of NPAP, John Devlin of Devlin Law, and Rian Peck of Visible Law will discuss the problem of private contractor use throughout the criminal process, and their work to combat it. Lunch will be provided, RSVP appreciated.

Come join Tax Law Society for their semesterly de-stressing event! We have off-brand legos, coloring books, puzzles, and more! Come by to get a little bit of fun before finals eats your souls. We will have snacks and tea!

Join us for a conversation with Amy van Saun, Senior Attorney at the Center for Food Safety. Amy will be discussing their work with CFS, particularly recent law suit about seed coating. We hope you can join us!

OutLaw’s annual cabaret fundraiser, featuring performances by students, faculty, and staff. Free food and drinks (alcohol & non-alcoholic) will be provided. Tip your performers! If you’re in need of a disability-related accommodation or wheelchair access info please contact Dean Libby Davis (eadavis@lclark.edu) by April 5th.

Join the Lawyering Department Teaching Fellows for one last hurrah! We will share our wisdom and answer your questions about doing legal (or non-legal) work over your 1L summer.

Are you a 1L* and do you have questions about the environmental curriculum? Are you curious to learn more about the environmental or energy certificates? Join Associate Dean, Janice Weis, and Associate Director, Tess Jacobsen, for an overview of the environmental curriculum before you register for classes later this semester! *All students are welcome

Are you a soon to be rising 2L considering a certificate in International Law, or just generally nervous about the course selection and curriculum planning process this summer? The International Law Society will be hosting a presentation and discussion on how to plan your law school curriculum with intention and what to expect from specific classes, clinics, and oral advocacy programs. Go into finals with confidence! Food will be provided.

Animal Law Review Symposium: Taking CAFOs to Court

Saturday, April 6th, 8:45am – 4:50pm in McCarty 4, parking available in Griswold lots.

Price: Free!

RSVP here to attend in-person or virtually!

Zoom Registration Link Here!

Join WLC for our bi-annual pre-finals paint night! Paint, canvases, yummy food, and good vibes will be provided. Bring your best PJ game! RSVP here.

Professor Erica Lyman will be speaking to us about the Global Law Alliance (GLA), the international wildlife clinic on campus. Applications for the clinic will be opening later this semester, so bring any questions you might have! GLA is a great clinic experience for 2Ls and 3Ls interested in international environmental law, so please join us to learn more. You can find the GLA clinic room next to the Wood Hall Lounge. Snacks provided!

Interested in business law but not sure what classes to take? Want some guidance from professors about class selection? Join Business Law Society with Prof. Foster, Bogdanski, and Cunningham-Parmeter as they walkthrough and recommend courses for those interested in business law. This event will be recorded.

Join Judge Janelle Wipper and Judge Melvin Oden-Orr talk about their experiences as BIPOC lawyers and judges. They’ll also talk about the differences between Multnomah and Washington County. Food will be provided. All are welcome! Please RSVP to be sure we have enough food.

In anticipation of SIEL’s whale watching trip, Professor Wold will be speaking all about whales! Come hear and get excited- it’ll be a whale of a time. As always, snacks will be provided.

Come join Tax Law Society for their last meeting of the year! Hear about our remaining plans for the year and our upcoming ones for next semester.

Come join us this week as we try to work out what Wittgenstein would have made of Scalia’s originalism. Email us if you would like a few reading materials beforehand at andrewkihn@lclark.edu (by no means required).

Please join Legal Writing Specialist Emily Fullerton and 2L Brian Aguilar for a session on outlining and preparing for exams. All are welcome!

Please join Phi Alpha Delta, Outlaw, and MLSA in hosting LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers from the Portland/Vancouver communities, including Judge Andrew Lavin, Attorney Kevin McClure, Attorney Lindsey Burrows, and others. Bring your questions, as they will be discussing their experiences in the legal field. Snacks will be provided.

Monday, 04/01/2024 | 12:10pm PDT - 1:10pm PDT | McCarty Classroom 1 and via Zoom (email aemerson@lclark.edu for the link)

Learn more about work at the Oregon Appellate Courts and applying for a postgraduate judicial clerkship from Justice Masih, Judge Joyce, their clerks, and Lisa Norris-Lampe. They are inviting students from 1L-3L years to attend, and seek candidates with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences (definitely not limited to more traditional “top 10” candidates.) This is a unique opportunity to ask questions from very cool people who are coming to campus to share info and meet you!

See more info here.

Please join Professors Tischler and Reddy and LC ALDF Co-Directors Kaiti Bestor and Eric Sugarman for an informal discussion on charting one’s career in the animal law and protection movement. Speakers will offer recommendations, insights, and more applicable to both students and soon-to-be graduates.

Looking for something to do this summer? Want to do important and fulfilling work? Try the Low Income Tax Clinic! Come hear from Prof. Lora and former students all about their experience and opportunities while working there and see why you should join the clinic! Snacks provided.