Christian Legal Studies

Institute for Christian Legal Studies (ICLS)

The mission of ICLS is to train and encourage Christian law students, law professors, and practicing lawyers to seek and study Biblical truth, including the natural law tradition, as it relates to law and legal institutions.

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ICLS Ministry

Providing print and Internet resources and individual training to help law students and scholars study and write about the law from a Christian perspective.

Networking mentors who desire to assist law students in living out their callings as Christian lawyers.

Developing distance courses for law students and undergraduates.

Creating student course outlines on biblical and natural law principles for substantive law courses.

Maintaining a speakers’ bureau to help Christian professors communicate with students across the country.

Visiting law school campuses to encourage students and professors in spiritual formation, in integration of faith and scholarship, and in compassionate outreach.

Do You Need Help?

Christian Legal Society offers legal assistance for those in need through CLS’ network of Christian Legal Aid clinics and Christian Attorneys’ directory. CLS’ Center for Law & Religious Freedom is also available to address issues related to the infringement of religious freedom.

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