Leading a Chapter

Beginning a Student Chapter

Building a Student Chapter

  • Become Familiar with LSM
  • Identify Other Christian Students
  • Plan the Initial Meeting and Contact Students
  • Your First Meeting
  • Become a Recognized Student Group at Your School
  • Get a Plan
  • Get to Know Available Resources

Affiliation with Christian Legal Society

  • Why Affiliate with CLS?
  • How to Affiliate with CLS

Running a Student Chapter

Maintaining the Chapter

  • The Chapter Leaders or Leadership Team
  • Advisors
  • Practical Guidance
  • The LSM Mission
  • Fostering Spiritual Formation and Growth
  • Fostering Compassionate Outreach
  • Fostering Integration of Faith and Learning
  • The LSM Mission and Social Activity

Ensuring the Chapter’s Continuing Welfare

  • Transitional Steps into the Summer
  • Encourage Graduating 3Ls to Join CLS
  • Training the New Chapter Leaders

Relations with the University

  • Maintaining Good Relations
  • Resolving Difficulties with the University

Affiliation Materials

  • Model CLS Student Chapter Constitution
  • Application for Recognition as a Student Chapter of CLS (Affiliation Agreement)
  • Acceptance of CLS Student Chapter Constitution and Affiliation Agreement
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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