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Are You Ready to Become a Member of our Christian Legal Community?

As legal professionals, we are called to be officers of the court and advocates for our clients. As Christians, we are called to serve God in all we think, say, and do. Remaining faithful to both callings can be challenging. To encourage and support each journey, CLS offers a wide range of member benefits.

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Thank you for joining Christian Legal Society (CLS). It is our prayer that membership in CLS gives you a feeling of closeness to other Christian professionals in the legal profession. CLS gives you the opportunity to spend your legal career getting to know many others, both in and outside of work, who share your values and beliefs.

You have the option to join and pay dues either annually or monthly. (If you cannot afford our current dues structure, we invite you to renew under the Financial Hardship Rate.)

Annual Membership Monthly Membership

Renewing? Click here if you are already a member and wish to renew your membership.

Are you interested in group membership? Click here!

Benefits of Membership

As a CLS member, you’ll be presented with new resources, valuable opportunities, many discounts, and other member benefits that will help you advance your career in the right direction. You can find colleagues who share your values, vision, and commitment—those who are moving the legal profession forward today.

When you are part of a society, you are a part of a dedicated group of professionals that follow Biblical principles who have access to valuable industry information. You’ll find yourself turning to our devotionals, magazine, e-newsletters, white papers, social networks and events to help you develop actionable ideas and successful law practice strategies.

Law Student Fellowships

Law student members have access to Christian student fellowships on law school campuses for personal support, networking opportunities, Bible study discussions, and help with First Amendment issues.

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Ten Reasons Why Every Christian in the Legal Professions Should Join CLS!

by joining the national membership network of thousands of lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students committed to loving and serving Jesus Christ through the practice of law. “Whoever acknowledges Me before men, I will also acknowledge him before My Father in heaven.” (Mt. 10:32)

on a personal basis from CLS staff and from the national network of CLS attorneys, law professors, judges, law students, and friends.

through CLS membership, volunteer service, prayers, and other financial contributions, for the Legal Aid Ministry, Attorney Ministries, Law Student Ministries, and the Center for Law and Religious Freedom.

to CLS resources and national staff, including CLS’ member website, publications (The Christian Lawyer, The Journal of Christian Legal Thought), CLE offerings, CLS’ Bible studies, discipleship and mentoring materials, and other valuable resources.

supported financially through CLS dues-sharing, maximizing opportunities to connect with local Christian legal colleagues on a regular basis.

with attorneys, judges, law students, and government officials: for mentoring, professional development, case referrals, legal employment, and personal help.

both LIVE and Online, from a Christian perspective, presented by CLS.

through writing, presenting and publishing in The Christian Lawyer and other CLS publications by presenting at national or regional conferences, retreats, and local chapter meetings.

in the legal profession by coming together for CLS’s life-changing national and regional conferences.

CLS Membership Levels

Membership Level Annual Dues Monthly Dues
Veteran Attorney
(6 years or more since graduation year)
$360 Annual
$30 Monthly
Attorney
(less than 6 years or more since graduation year)
$240 Annual
$20 Monthly
Law Professor
$180 Annual
$15 Monthly
Judge
$180 Annual
$15 Monthly
Public Ministry
$180 Annual
$15 Monthly
Law Student
$10 Annual
$2 Monthly
Pre-law Student
$10 Annual
$2 Monthly
Colleague
(non-lawyer)
$120 Annual
$10 Monthly
Foreign Member
$60 Annual
$5 Monthly
Retired
$60 Annual
$5 Monthly

*Automatic monthly withdrawals from your bank or credit card account help CLS reduce costs and stabilize cash flows for ministry support.

Financial Hardship Rate

Nothing is more important to us than building and maintaining this active community of Christians involved in the legal profession. Money should not prevent people from being a part of CLS.

If for any reason the recommended dues are difficult for you at this time, click here to renew at the financial hardship rate.

Renew by Mail or Fax

If you wish to pay by check, please download the paper form.

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.

Find a Christian Attorney
Get Help with Religious Freedom
Find a Legal Aid Clinic