Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law for J.D. Students

At Lewis & Clark, law students studying for the J.D. degree can take a few environmental law classes, or they can emphasize environmental and natural resources law by earning a special certificate presented at graduation along with the degree.

To receive the Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law, students take Administrative Law and Environmental Law and 8 additional credits of their choice from the environmental curriculum, and write two substantial papers on environmental or natural resources topics. The certificate requirements are designed to recognize students who concentrate on environmental and natural resources law, but are also intended to leave plenty of room to take important core classes. At Lewis & Clark, we firmly believe that you must first learn to be a good lawyer before you can become an effective environmental lawyer.

Students who earn the certificate find it highlights them in the job market as graduates with special skills and knowledge. As discussed in Careers and Alumni, our graduates have a variety of national and international employment choices in the environmental field.

For more information about the admissions process, consult Lewis & Clark's law school Admissions Office.