Draft Schedule; subject to change. *Add-on event; additional fees may apply.
October 8
(Pre-conference)
8:30am-3:00pm
Christian Legal Aid Summit*
(Pre-conference)
9:30am-3:30pm
Church & Ministry General Counsel Forum*
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12:00pm
Registration Opens
3:45-5:15pm
Workshops
7:00-9:00pm
Main Session
October 9
9:30-11:45am
Main Session
12:00-2:30pm
Scholars’ Symposium*
1:30-5:00pm
Workshops
5:30-6:30pm
Main Session
October 10
9:30-11:30am
Main Session
10:15-11:45am
Law Student Session
12:00-1:30pm
Law Student Mentoring Lunch
1:45-5:15pm
Workshops
7:00-9:00pm
Celebration Banquet
October 11
10:00-11:30am
Worship Service
Pre-Conference ($95)
The CLA Summit is an opportunity for those involved in Christian Legal Aid and those interested in Christian Legal Aid to learn how to effectively use their skills as a legal professional to serve those in need.
Included in Law Student Registration
The National Law Student Convention (NLSC) provides law students from around the country the opportunity to meet others seeking to discern their callings and become faithful Christ followers in the profession.
Pre-Conference ($79)
The Church & Ministry General Counsel Forum is an opportunity for general counsel of Christ-centered churches and ministries to interact and learn from each other. During this pre-conference session, attendees are active participants, both sharing legal challenges and hearing how peers have addressed similar issues.
Friday Lunch ($50)
The Christian Legal Scholars’ Symposium is an annual event designed to give law professors, students, attorneys, and judges an opportunity to gather over lunch with leading Christian scholars for a time of discussion and debate.
Friday Afternoon
The Spouses’ Gathering is a great time of fellowship among the spouses of those attending the CLS National Conference.
Friday Lunch
By invitation only, for CLS' dedicated attorney chapter leaders.
Friday Afternoon
Open to those who have participated in the CLS Law School Fellows program.
Saturday Lunch
By invitation only for attorneys; open to all law students.
This is a great opportunity for students to connect with in-the-field attorneys as they explore their future career path(s).
Available for new attorneys, law students, and Christian Legal Aid participants.