January 09, 2027
Witte Lecture on Christianity & Law
An evening with Robert P. George in conversation with Francis J. Beckwith Presented by Trinity Law School ABOUT Robert P.…
Court Victory Benefits CLS' pregnancy ministry clients in New Jersey
CLS celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport.
Equal Campus Access Act Can End 50 Years of Discrimination
Despite multiple court victories and legislation protecting religious student groups on campus, discrimination continues. This new legislation aims to significantly strengthen those protections.
Freedom can be stripped away, vulnerable people can be trampled by injustice, and legal power can become a weapon instead of a shield.
OUR MISSION
DEFEND. SERVE. EQUIP.
For more than 60 years, Christian Legal Society has equipped Christian law students and attorneys to bring their faith into the practice of law. Our nationwide network reaches courts, businesses, government, institutions, and communities.
Defending Religious Freedom & Life
Serving the Vulnerable
Equipping Law Students & Attorneys
STORIES OF STRENGTH AND HOPE
One Case Can Change More Than One Life
When a young Jewish gymnast named Nessa faced a competition schedule that conflicted with Passover, her family reached out to Christian Legal Society.
CLS stepped in to defend her religious freedom.
Nessa was able to compete, but the impact went further. The policy changed, helping protect religious accommodations for other gymnasts who would come after her.
This is what legal advocacy can do. It can stand beside one person today while protecting freedom for many more tomorrow. One victory can change a policy, shape precedent, and protect the freedom of others facing the same challenge.
St. Herman's Table
For St. Herman’s Table, feeding homeless neighbors is an expression of faith. When city restrictions threatened that ministry, Christian Legal Society stepped in to defend its freedom to serve. This case reflects a simple conviction: putting faith into action should be protected.
Bethany Christian Services
For Bethany Christian Services, caring for vulnerable children and families is an expression of faith. Christian Legal Society stands alongside Bethany to defend its freedom to serve consistent with its Christian convictions—helping protect faith-based care for those who need it most.
THE NUMBERS
50+
50+ Years defending Religious Freedom
150+
150+ Campuses forming the next generation of Christian legal professionals.
2,000+
2,000+ networked Christian attorneys and law students nationwide
38
38 Christian Legal Aid Clinics bringing legal help and the love of Christ to vulnerable people
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