Real World Education
PEAC maximizes its impact through the work of committed law students. While PEAC's staff retains ultimate responsibility for case prosecution, students play a vital role in PEAC by participating in all phases of the clinic’s work. Students draft pleadings and motions, formulate arguments and strategy, and participate in client contacts.
In addition to receiving invaluable hands-on experience, students earn law school credit for their work with PEAC. The environmental clinic class supplements student casework by providing additional instruction on the practice of environmental law. The class meets once per week. Class topics include informal discussions about current projects, lectures on aspects of environmental practice, and contact with local practitioners.
Interested in Joining PEAC?
PEAC welcomes all Lewis & Clark law students to apply to join our clinical training program. Please note that the application deadline for admission to the 2009-10 PEAC class has passed. Check back next spring for an updated Student Information Sheet and PEAC Application Form.
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PEAC offers hands-on opportunities for law students to be involved in real-world practical advocacy at a level unmatched by clinical programs around the nation.
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“One of the reasons I wanted to come to Lewis and Clark was that I knew I would be able to work with the great attorneys at PEAC. I was impressed with PEAC’s docket as an organizer working on salmon issues in the Pacific Northwest prior to law school.” -
In February 2009, the national environmental moot court team swept the championship at Pace Law School for the sixth time in 16 years. Congratulations on a tremendous achievement! -
Tomorrow’s Advocates enables select Lewis & Clark law students to work full time with PEAC during the summer months. Made possible with the generous support of the Lazar Foundation, the program provides significant benefits to students, PEAC and our clients. -
In 2008, several PEAC students participated on moot court teams and victoriously seized two national championships. -
“PEAC will make all the difference for me. I chose Lewis & Clark in large part because of the existence of PEAC. It’s only a slight exaggeration to say that PEAC took me from being not hirable to hirable.”
Contact Us
The Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center is located in Wood Hall.
Email peac@lclark.edu
Voice (503) 768-6600
Fax (503) 768-6642
Executive Director
Karen Smith Geon
Clinical Director
Dan Rohlf
Address
Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center at Lewis and Clark Law School, 10015 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
