Few experiences in life can be as hazardous to a Christian's faith as studying for three or more years at an American law school. Surrounded by academic woldviews that deny the transcendent and by a professional milieu that stresses wordly "wisdom," "might," and "wealth" rather than knowing God (Jeremiah 9:23-24), the Christian law student who fails to zealously guard his or her faith will be worn down and succumb to beliefs, outlooks, and attitudes that are irreconcilable with Christianity.

Because law school is the formative period in an attorney's life - setting patterns and habits that will long endure and, in the case of bad tendencies, will only be broken with anguish - it is imperative that Christian law students seek out one another for fellowship, encouragement, and accountability. As a supplement to involvement in the local church, a Christian law fellowship should facilitate a closer relationship with Christ, so that in the words of the 10th century prayer, He may defend, refresh, preserve, guide, justify, and bless us.

For step by step advice and instructions on how to form a successful fellowship and CLS student chapter on campus please see the LSM Student Chapter Manual which is distributed to the fellowships every August to the Key Contacts at every law school fellowship.

The Student Chapter Manual also contains instructions on how to become a CLS Chapter ("Affiliation Materials"). To view these materials click here.

For a list of the fellowship groups on campus and contact person go here.

To update with CLS the contacts for your school's fellowship please contact the LSM office via phone or email. You can also download the LSM Annual Reporting Form and mail it to us at Christian Legal Society, Law Student Ministries, 8001 Braddock Rd., Suite 300, Springfield, VA 22151.

To contact CLS LSM for any questions on starting or restarting a fellowship please contact the LSM office at (703) 642-1070 Ext. 3304 or email us at lsm@clsnet.org