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Students earn top honors, awards
“Lewis & Clark College and especially the environmental studies program have provided me the freedom to shape my education and experience to my needs and interests as a student and activist. Beyond my formal studies, the extraordinary mentors that I had at LC have continuously challenged me, preparing me for this work.” Learn more about Megan Mills-Novoa’s recent national recognition and other student honors.
Thirteenth Annual Mentor Awards Presented
Each year, the Law School presents awards recognizing outstanding mentoring. Recipients are nominated by their students and the awards are presented at an annual Awards Reception. “I think all our mentors participate in the program because they want to give something - experience, advice, the benefits of perspective - to a student. But, it is made a more enjoyable experience for the mentor when the student is actively engaged in the partnership and works to make it a productive and fun experience,” says Associate Dean Libby Davis, who oversees the Mentor Programs. Find out more about our Mentor Opportunities and this year’s award recipients.
Latest in a Tradition of Moot Court Victories
Law students Tarah Heinzen, Erica Maharg, and Lizzy Zultoski, triumphed over 67 other teams and won the Pace National Environmental Moot Court Championship. Along the way, this year’s team bested teams from Harvard, the University of Colorado, and the University of Utah, among others. This is the second year in a row that Lewis & Clark has won this prestigious championship, and the 6th time in 16 years. We have also made the finals (top 3) on five other occasions. Our Environmental Law Moot Court Program has been a breeding ground for outstanding lawyers and advocates and all the members of this year’s team have set a standard of excellence that will inspire those to come.
Animal Law Moot Court Finalists in Harvard Animal Law Competition
Lewis & Clark Law student teams, Andrew Freeman and Zachary Norris, and Bryan Telegin and Carey Whitehead made it to the final round of Harvard’s 6th Annual National Animal Law Competition. Bryan and Carey also won the prize for Best Respondent Brief. This was undoubtedly an exceptional experience for all the students involved and also more proof of the Animal Law Program’s ever-growing national standing.
The Other Side of the World
Want a real New Zealand experience? Until you can pack up your Marmite and torch to head out for some full-on tramping in the bush, follow the experiences of Lewis & Clark’s New Zealand overseas study program. Professor Kellar Autumn and 23 students share their adventures through their multimedia blog.
On the Job for the Community
Lewis & Clark spends 25 percent of its Federal Work-Study dollars in programs off campus. Students connect with and contribute to their community through employment ranging from prosecuting criminal offenses for the Multnomah District Attorney’s Office to tutoring children in elementary school. Read more in the Chronicle.
2007 Summer Law Camp for Middle School Students
This summer seventeen Ockley Green Middle School students learned first-hand about the law in a week-long summer camp. Students visited the law school, toured a downtown law firm, observed court sessions and participated in a mock trial presided over by a circuit court judge.
Meet Our New Faculty
“At Lewis & Clark, it’s wonderful to work collaboratively with students to develop skills and competencies that lead to excellence in school-based practice,” says Ruth Gonzalez, who joined the Counseling Psychology department in 2006.
IELP Goes to The Hague
Lewis & Clark’s International Environmental Law Project students went to The Hague, Netherlands to participate in the meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Read their daily reports from behind the scenes.
Spring Break Service
Lewis & Clark students helped to restore New Orleans during the annual Student Leadership and Service spring break trip. Read about their experiences gutting houses in the Ninth Ward.
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