Why go to law school at Lewis & Clark? Here, you will be challenged daily to solve real-world legal problems. You will be trained to think like a lawyer from the start, learning foundational knowledge of the law and applying that knowledge to practical settings in the classroom. From our idyllic campus, nestled in a beautiful Pacific Northwest forest, to our robust connections in the Portland community, you will have unlimited opportunities to thrive at L&C.
Being from the Pacific Northwest, I felt a strong desire to remain in this region. That desire and the community at Lewis & Clark influenced my decision to attend this school.
I chose to attend Lewis & Clark Law because of its outstanding faculty and its extremely supportive environment. The professors and staff genuinely want their students to succeed, and the resources available to students are just incredible.
At Lewis & Clark, you will be pushed, but also supported, by our faculty in your courses. We offer small class sizes, an experienced and enthusiastic faculty, a collaborative spirit, and a challenging curriculum that evolves to meet the needs of an ever-changing professional landscape. You will learn to think about legal issues in a wholly different way, gaining skills in analysis, research, application, argumentation, and more. Our First-Year Foundations and Lawyering programs will support you as you learn to read, write, and speak like a lawyer. And who knows, maybe you’ll be a national moot court champion, taking the next spot in a long line of honored L&C students!
All of this is tempered by our flexible scheduling. After your first year, you can move between our full- and part-time divisions as you choose. At Lewis & Clark Law School, our entire community will support you in your success.
At Lewis & Clark, you’ll find a unique group of people that mirrors the mindset and energy of Portland’s legal community. This school and this city share a strong belief that we all learn and achieve more through collaboration. You will discover again and again that Lewis & Clark students, faculty, and alumni are willing to share ideas and resources that enhance your educational experience and professional prospects.
Our faculty are committed to supporting our students and watching them thrive. They are thrilled to be mentors and guides—that’s a big part of why they choose to teach here! Their priority lies in ensuring that you can learn the law, gain practice-ready skills, and become the legal professional you want to be.
Law school is an outstanding investment in your future. Our alumni have built stable and fulfilling careers practicing in law firms, the Department of Justice, regulatory government offices, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and more. L&C alumni pay it forward, funding many scholarships to ensure that every student is provided with financial support when needed. Plus, all of our merit scholarships are unconditional, meaning you won’t need to maintain a certain rank and GPA for your scholarship to renew each year, and you are automatically considered for them at the time you’re considered for admission; no separate application is required.
We strive to make law school attainable for you. Our tuition is below the median of private law schools, and our loan repayment assistance and summer stipend programs for public interest-minded students help them to pay off or avoid student debt.
A law degree opens many doors; one of which is, of course, working in a law firm or in the justice system. But what about making policy in the legislature or within a nongovernmental organization (NGO)? Solving problems for your CEO in a multinational business? Innovating with a start-up? The analytical skills and legal understanding you gain here will serve you for the rest of your life, wherever your journey may take you. Our Career Services staff works with you from your first year, along with faculty and alumni, to help you get started on the career path of your dreams.
If you want to make the world a better place, you’ve come to the right institution. Lewis & Clark Law School is third in the nation for graduates employed in public interest careers, proving that our culture is steeped in a sense of social responsibility and justice. Our Advocacy Center and clinics hone skills in advocacy and persuasion. We’ll train you to be the voice for your community and be an effective advocate for others.
As part of Lewis & Clark Law School's moot court team, Amy Sohlberg '24 and Jacob Serafini '24 came in first in our region for the 2024 National Trial Competition (NTC).
Prestige and Respect
Lewis & Clark has been nationally recognized for its offerings in several academic programs and as a “best value” law school. Our legal writing, animal law, intellectual property, public interest law, environmental and natural resources law, and part-time programs have all received national or international accolades. And our moot court teams shine in competition, regularly bringing home national championships.
Skill Development
Almost no other law school offers so many opportunities to learn the practical skills of client negotiation, making persuasive arguments, and courtroom techniques. We have one of the largest externship programs in the country, Advocacy Center opportunities, and numerous clinics that provide real-world experiences during law school. The bottom line? Employers continuously seek out our graduates because they are “practice ready.”
What’s your dream job? Chances are there are Lewis & Clark Law School alumni who are doing that right now. Our alumni apply their legal education to a wide array of careers all over the world, and they are more than happy to share how they got there (and help you get your foot in the door).
You can utilize our alumni network to make your dream career come true, like working for an NGO such as World Wildlife Fund; being a Congressman, a district judge, or a Supreme Court Justice; serving as general counsel of a Fortune 100 company; starting your own company as an entrepreneur; and so much more!
Even lawyers who practice exclusively in the United States encounter international matters in the course of their work. That’s why we offer a robust international law curriculum on campus—with professors who share with students their experience as advisors to nations and international commissions, the United Nations, and the International Court of Justice—study abroad programs, and the ability to extern anywhere in the world.
You will LOVE where you live and study. Portland is different, and that’s why we love it. Known for its forested parks, food cart pods, pickle-themed sporting events, bike routes, microbreweries, coffeehouses, and lively art and music scene, you’ll never run out of things to do. There’s a Portland neighborhood for every style, from funky and laid-back to polished and professional.
As the only law school in Portland, Oregon, our students are immersed in a diverse legal scene, with a wide range of choices for externships and jobs and a network of nearly 3,000 alumni in the area. To top it off, our campus is nestled on the edge of Tryon Creek State Park—nature is literally right outside our door!
Join us for a group information session that will provide an overview of our programs and offerings. Each information session will be presented by a member of the Lewis & Clark Law School admissions staff with plenty of time saved for questions at the end.
Join us for a group information session that will provide an overview of our programs and offerings. Each information session will be presented by a member of the Lewis & Clark Law School admissions staff with plenty of time saved for questions at the end.
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