This Christian Legal Aid (CLA) resource library is solely for use by staff and volunteers of programs within the Christian Legal Society’s CLA network.

All materials are copyrighted by the clinics from which they originated. Users of this library have a limited license to use these materials solely for non-commercial purposes for the benefit of the CLA clinics in which they serve. By accessing this library, you agree not to use the materials for any purpose other than stated above nor distribute any items outside of your CLA clinic.

• 2020 Clinic Survey Report – snapshot of clinics in the national CLA network (size of staff, volunteers, etc.)

General Christian Legal Aid Articles

• Christian Lawyer magazine: “Justice for All?” (Fall 2019)
• Christian Lawyer magazine: “Our Call to Serve” (Spring 2016)
• Journal of Christian Legal Thought: “Access to Justice” (Winter 2017)

Working with Clients

• Helping Clients Reduce Anxiety in Times of Trouble (CLC 2020)
• Assisting Pro Se Litigants & Pro Bono Representation – presentation slides (SRLC 2018)
• Effective Communication with Legal Aid Clients – advice on overcoming challenges in working with low-income clients (PLI 2019)
• CLA Helpline Training – tips and guidelines for providing assistance to low-income clients (CLS 2018)

Clinic Job Descriptions

• Executive Director – CLADC
• Executive Director – Open Hands NY
• Executive Director – Good Samaritan Advocates
• Legal Director – CLADC
• Legal Director – Open Hands NY

Miscellaneous Clinic Documents

• Ingredients of a Successful Legal Clinic (CLCP)
• What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Legal Aid Program (CLS 2015)