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1st Generation College Graduates (FGCG)
The mission of the First Generation College Grads (FGCG) is to first generation college Oregon Law School students find successful careers as attorneys. Only 22% of law school students are first generation students. Statistically, first generation law students lack the connections and resources to achieve higher socio-economic legal careers like Big Law positions and federal clerkships. FGCG is here to support first generation students on their journey.
Contact: Abagail Oswald <abagail@uoregon.edu>
Affinity Organization Coalition
The purpose of the Affinity Organization Coalition is strategic advocacy on behalf of the University of Oregon School of Law’s minority community. The Coalition also exists to provide a forum for dialogue and action on topics and issues that impact the School’s minority community. In support of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan (DAP), the Coalition exists to provide the School Administrators with information and advice regarding issues that impact minority faculty, staff and employees.
Are you interested in serving in leadership for the Coalition? Please contact Dr. Heusel <heusel@uoregon.edu>
American Constitution Society (ACS)
The goals for the American Constitution Society (ACS) goals are "to support and advocate for laws and legal systems that redress the founding failures of our Constitution, strengthen our democratic legitimacy, uphold the rule of law, and realize the promise of equality for all, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and other historically excluded communities."
Are you interested in serving in leadership for ACS? Please contact Dr. Heusel <heusel@uoregon.edu>
Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA)
Oregon Law Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) is dedicated to: Supporting and advancing Asian Pacific American law students through advocacy and professional development at a national level. Encouraging leadership, participation, and active involvement within the greater Asian Pacific American community. Inspiring both law students and legal professionals to serve the interests and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans and all diverse populations.
Contact: Ishita Singh <ishita@uoregon.edu>
The Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
The Black Law Student Association (BLSA) at the University of Oregon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for Black law students. We strive to empower future Black lawyers through leadership development, mentorship, and advocacy. Our mission is to uplift and inspire excellence within our community, ensuring that every member has the resources and opportunities to thrive in the legal profession. By promoting diversity and equity, we aim to create a more just and inclusive legal system for all.
Contact: Brittany Waiters <bwaiters@uoregon.edu>
Child and Family Law Association (CFLA)
The mission of the Child and Family Law Association (CFLA) is to serve the interests of the students, faculty, and administration, as well as promote an interest in, and provide an awareness of the various sub-disciplines and related fields existing under the larger category of child and family law. CFLA hosts panel discussions, professional networking opportunities, and social events for Oregon Law students. This area of law stretches beyond juvenile defense, divorce proceedings, adoption, and child custody laws to also include students pursuing a career as a professor, mediator, judge, or non-profit director. Our pledge is to serve as a bridge between the study of child and family law and the state of Oregon’s legal community.
Contacts: Chloe Carothers-Liske <chloecar@uoregon.edu>; Hollie Ratchford <hollier@uoregon.edu>
Criminal Defense Association
The Criminal Defense Association’s purpose is to support law students interested in criminal defense by hosting informational events that explore the field of criminal law, sharing job and scholarship opportunities, and facilitating networking with likeminded students and local criminal defense attorneys. Though we focus mainly on criminal defense, we are the only criminal law-focused organization at the law school and aspiring prosecutors are welcome to join. CDA is also the affiliated UO Law student chapter of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (OCDLA).
Contacts: Gracen Farmer <gfarmer@uoregon.edu>; Helena Elkins <helkins@uoregon.edu>
Disc-trict Court
Disc-trict Court is an intramural ultimate frisbee team made up of law students. As the sole semestered program at UO, this team allows law students to participate in weekly ultimate frisbee outside the limitations of the Rec Center's quarter system programming. Disc-trict Court provides students with a much-needed weekly study break, in a fun environment that celebrates the spirit of the game. Our mission is to foster community between law classmates through sport.
Contacts: Jennika Paulson <jpaulso@uoregon.edu>; Nicole Morshead <nicolemo@uoregon.edu>
Estate Planning and Probate Law Forum (EPPLF)
The goal of Estate Planning and Probate Law Forum (EPPLF) is to provide an opportunity for students who are interested in estate planning and probate to learn about practicing in the area and make connections. The primary purpose of EPPLF is to invite a series of estate planning and probate attorneys to speak at seminars and attend events with students.
Contact: Karson Ashby <kashby@uoregon.edu>
Green Business Initiative (GBI)
The Green Business Initiative (GBI) is comprised of graduate students from the University of Oregon School of Law and the Lundquist College of Business. GBI members are interested in how law, policy, and business interact to help solve pressing environmental issues. GBI's mission is to promote awareness of sustainable business practices and the legal framework that supports green business. GBI facilitates discourse on these issues with regular speaking events and its annual Green Business Symposium.
Contact: Reese Bobitt <rbobitt@uoregon.edu>; Clare Spaulding <cspau@uoregon.edu:
Immigration Law Students Association (ILSA)
The Immigration Law Student Association (ILSA) strives to educate students and community members about the complex struggles and nature of immigration law while creating a safe environment for all involved.
Contacts: Calvin Askew <calvina@uoregon.edu>; Lauren Smith <lsmit@uoregon.edu>
J. Reuben Clark Society (JRCS)
The J. Reuben Clark Law Society's purpose is to provide a base for students who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to connect with each other, their peers in law school, Latter-day Saint Attorneys, and the Eugene community. We seek to conduct service projects and socials. All are welcome.
Contacts: Allie Tyson <atys@uoregon.edu>; Matthew Swink <swink@uoregon.edu>
Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA)
The Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA) at the University of Oregon School of Law seeks to provide a relaxed and welcoming community for Jewish law students, and any student who wishes to learn more about and participate in different facets of Jewish culture. Membership is casual, and the group is open to University of Oregon students in the law, LLM, and CRES programs. We plan to invite students to join us for different events like lunchtime meetings, Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations and educational programs. Through these events, we aim to foster an atmosphere of learning, promote inclusion, and make friends! As always, anyone is welcome.
Are you interested in serving in leadership for JLSA? Please contact Dr. Heusel <heusel@uoregon.edu>
Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation (JELL)
The Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation (JELL) was founded in 1985 by participants at the University of Oregon School of Law's Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. As a student-run law journal, JELL provides a forum for groundbreaking and cutting-edge scholarship in environmental and natural resources law. Now onto its 41st Volume, JELL continues to publish on contemporary topics including renewable energy, environmental justice, and international environmental law.
Contact: Alicia Davis <adivi@uoregon.edu>
Land Air Water (LAW)
Land Air Water (LAW) is the nation’s oldest and largest student environmental law society. LAW’s first and foremost activity is organizing the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC). Every year, more than 3,000 activists, attorneys, students, scientists, policymakers, and concerned citizens come from around the world to collaborate on a variety of environmental issues. This year, in addition to planning PIELC, Land Air Water hopes to be on the front lines of environmental action in Eugene.
Contacts: Nicole Morshead <nicolemo@uoregon.edu>; Laurette Miller <ldmil@uoregon.edu>
Latinx Law Student Association (LLSA)
The mission of the Latinx Law Student Association (LLSA) is to cultivate a vibrant community and promote diversity within the legal profession by raising awareness of Latino/a culture both on campus and in the broader legal landscape. We seek to address the unique challenges and legal issues that affect Latino/a individuals and communities, ensuring that their voices are heard and their experiences acknowledged. To achieve this, we aim to provide a platform where students who identify with or have an interest in Latino/a culture can come together to build connections, share knowledge, and support one another in their academic and professional journeys.
Contacts: Aaron Espinoza-Cisneros <adesp@uoregon.edu>; Lexi Hernandez <lexih@uoregon.edu>
Law and Entrepreneurship Student Association (LESA)
The Law and Entrepreneurship Student Association's purpose is to provide a forum for discussing business and entrepreneurship while supporting students as they pursue a career in business law. The primary goals for LESA 2025-2026 are to expand the club's membership, maintain relations with clubs within and outside the law school, and provide students with greater access to legal professionals within the business and transactional sphere.
Contacts: Kieran Mace <kmace@uoregon.edu>; Yiannis Xenios <yax@uoregon.edu>
Law of Intellectual Property (LIP)
The Law of Intellectual Property Student Association (LIP) is a group dedicated to exposing students at the University of Oregon to the various aspects of intellectual property (IP) law. LIP also provides students opportunities to network with practicing IP attorneys and build careers in IP law. Our mission is to generate interest in IP law among both faculty and students, to expand the IP program at the University of Oregon School of Law, and to foster a community of IP lawyers and interested parties in Eugene.
Contacts: Anton Mandrosov <antoman@uoregon.edu>; Alicia Shindo <ashindo@uoregon.edu>
Moot Court Board
The Moot Court Board (MCB) at the University of Oregon School of Law is dedicated to providing students with opportunities to develop and refine essential legal skills. Our goal is to enhance students’ critical thinking, research, and persuasive writing skills, as well as to encourage teamwork, leadership, and professional development. With the assistance and mentorship of practicing attorneys, we strive to equip our members with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in the legal profession.
Contact: mootcourt@uoregon.edu
National Lawyers Guild (NLG)
Oregon Law’s National Lawyers Guild (NLG) Chapter believes that everything is political, including free snacks, community care, good jokes, and radical movement lawyering. NLG is NOT your mother’s guild - we use law for the people, uniting law students, lawyers, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers to function as an effective force in the service of the people by valuing human rights over property interests. NLG is committed to radical, compassionate change. Our chapter is dedicated to supporting our community through days of service, an abolitionist book club, Know Your Rights trainings, and challenging the status quo.
Contacts: Helen Ingraham-Tuttle <heleni@uoregon.edu>; Sarah Henry <srhen@uoregon.edu>
Native American Law Students Association (NALSA)
The Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) endeavors to promote the interests of Native Students and the study of Indian Law at the University of Oregon. We work closely with our local native community, current Indian law practitioners, and our sister group (the Native American Student Union) to connect law students with opportunities to be in community, learn about current issues in Indian Country, and learn about the field of Indian law. Whether you are a native student looking for community, or a non-native student interested in learning more about Indian law NALSA is the place for you.
Contact: Alex Shadle <ashadle@uoregon.edu>
Oregon Law and Technology Society (LawTech)
The Oregon Law & Technology Society (LawTech) at the University of Oregon aims to provide a community for law students to gain insight and knowledge about the latest developments and trends in technology law. The club will allow students to engage in discussions, attend guest speaker events, and gain a deeper understanding of technology law and its impact on society. The field of technology law is rapidly growing and evolving, covering issues such as privacy, data protection, intellectual property, and cybersecurity. LawTech welcomes law students interested in learning and discussing technology law, regardless of prior experience.
Contacts: Alex Barrett <awbar@uoregon.edu>; Sorina Radu <sorina@uoregon.edu>
Oregon Law Federalist Society
The Federalist Society, comprised of conservatives and libertarians, fosters intellectual discourse on legal and constitutional issues through regular speaking events, debates, and discussions. Members are committed to the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. We aim to promote open discourse through our speaker events and connect students with the organization's vast networking pool.
Contracts: Brandon Taubman <btaubman@uoregon.edu>; Evan Sipple <esipple@uoregon.edu>
Oregon Law Review (OLR)
The Oregon Law Review’s goals include contributing to contemporary legal scholarship, inviting an open exchange of ideas, and publishing articles addressing theoretical and practical issues of state, national, and international significance. Further, OLR is committed to using our platform to address systemic issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in legal scholarship. This commitment informs our leadership, training, and organizational process.
Contact: olr@uoregon.edu. which is maintained by OLR Editor in Chief
Oregon Law Run Club
Oregon Law Run Club is a new student organization with a mission of fostering healthy habits and building camaraderie among the students and faculty of Oregon Law by hosting group walks/runs. People of all skill levels are welcome! Whether you are a veteran long-distance runner, or it is your first time running, all are welcome! Our run club will host weekly events where students, faculty, and staff at the law school can walk or run together.
Contact: Hiatt Holman <hiatth@uoregon.edu>
Oregon Law Students Aligned Against Ableism (OLSAAA)
Oregon Law Students Aligned Against Ableism (OLSAAA) wants every student to know and understand that while every body and brain is different, we are all one community that should support each other to learn in the ways that are best for us. Law school is intimidating and can feel competitive in many ways, and if you are someone who deals with any kind of disability, it can be even more daunting! Rather than feeling shame, changing our routine to "fit in," or ignoring these differences, let's meet together and discuss ways to create a community that not only welcomes but encourages different types of learning and communication styles. Every type of learner deserves the best educational and social experience possible, and OLSAAA wants to make that happen starting with normalizing the conversations around ability, disability, and accommodations.
Contacts: Sorina Radu <sorina@uoregon.edu>; Sarah Henry <srhen@uoregon.edu>
Oregon Law Students’ Public Interest Fund (OLSPIF)
Oregon Law Students Public Interest Fund (OLSPIF) supports future public service leaders committed to advancing access to justice and serving underrepresented communities. Each year, OLSPIF hosts a fundraising auction to provide stipends for law students pursuing low or unpaid summer positions in public interest fields. These stipends enable recipients to pursue impactful work they are passionate about without financial barriers.
Contacts: Kai Burley <kburley@uoregon.edu>; Jackson Tofft <jtofft@uoregon.edu>
Oregon Review of International Law (ORIL)
The purpose of the Oregon Review of International Law (ORIL) is to contribute to contemporary legal scholarship on international and comparative law. We look for quality authors and engaging articles that will represent our institution well. We strive to develop our recognition and reputation as a legal journal by maintaining the utmost quality and interesting articles.
Contact: Andy Essa <aessa@uoregon.edu>
OUTLaws
OUTLaws is an LGBTQIA+ affinity organization committed to creating a sense of community, solidarity, and legacy for all law students. We are an educational, political, and social alliance that fosters and maintains an environment that is supportive, positive, and safe for individuals of sexuality and gender diversity. We provide educational, networking, and community engagement opportunities for queer law students and their allies. In striving for a greater understanding of LGBTQIA+ interests at Oregon Law and beyond, we aim to address the complex legal issues associated with sexuality and gender diversity, providing resources and support for social activism.
Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/outlawsUO/
Contact: outlaws@uoregon.edu.
South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA)
The South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) is committed to empowering South Asian community students to thrive in the legal profession. The mission is to create pathways for personal growth, career advancement, offering members valuable opportunities for networking, professional development, and meaningful service.
Contact: Ishita Singh <ishita@uoregon.edu>
Sports and Entertainment Law Forum (SELF)
SELF's purpose is to expose students to different career opportunities in the sports and entertainment law fields. Students will have the opportunity to go to sports law competitions, attend panels with sports and entertainment lawyers, and discuss current sports and entertainment news. SELF will also both host and collaborate with other clubs for social events related to sports.
Contacts: Brittnay Waiters <bwaiters@uoregon.edu>; Maxwell Linke <minke@uoregon.edu>
Student Advocacy and Action for Environmental Justice (SAAEJ)
Student Advocacy and Action for Environmental Justice (SAAEJ) seeks to pursue goals of equity and justice as they intersect with environmentalism. To do so, SAAEJ works to 1) foster dialogue at UO Law about environmental justice issues and strategies through seminars and speaker events and 2) engage in environmental justice activities and community-based projects.
Contact: Are you interested in learning more or serving in a leadership role with SAAEJ? Please contact the ENR Center <enr@uoregon.edu>
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF)
The purpose of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) is to spread awareness regarding animal rights. Our primary goal for the 2025-2026 academic year is to introduce law students to animal advocacy, create a stronger relationship with animals, and spread awareness of laws surrounding animals.
Contacts: Bryan Bravo <bbravo@uoregon.edu>; Shardul Vijay <svijay@uoregon.edu>
Student Bar Association (SBA)
SBA is the law student government: elected representatives from each class serve as a resource and liaison in matters involving the school administration, faculty, and student services. Every student at the law school is automatically a member of SBA, this includes all JD students, LL.M students, and CRES students. Our main goal is to strengthen the community within the law building. Additionally, SBA serves as a pillar to uplift and co-sponsor other student organizations here at the UO Law School.
Contact: SBA Executives <LawSBA@uoregon.edu>
Student for Tax Advocacy (STax)
Student for Tax Advocacy (Stax) focuses on cultivating interest in local, state, federal and international tax law. A primary goal is to host networking events, job placement, and career advice through professional connections.
Contact: Andy Essa <aessa@uoregon.edu>
UO Labor Employment Relations Association (UOLERA)
The mission of UO Labor Employment Relations Association (UOLERA) is to foster communication and innovation among workers, management, and neutrals; educate and train the local community about labor and employment practices and rights; and affirm fundamental worker and human rights in the workplace. LERA encourages research in all aspects of the fields of labor, employment, and the workplace. We help build professional relationships so graduates succeed in their careers.
Contacts: Sean Bonfield <bonfield@uoregon.edu>; Morgan Self <morganse@uoregon.edu>
Women’s Law Forum (WLF)
The Women's Law Forum is one of the oldest and largest law student organizations at the University of Oregon School of Law. The purpose of WLF is to provide a forum for women in the law school. Through the organization of on-campus events and fundraisers, WLF provides students with opportunities to network with legal professionals as well as learn about social and legal issues that affect women in the legal profession. WLF is dedicated to actively promoting equality and the fair treatment of women in the legal profession and in society as a whole.
Contacts: Selena Morrissey-Garrett <smor@uoregon.edu>; Elsa Hortareas <elsahort@uoregon.edu>