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Christian Legal Society

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
CLS
Purpose:
The mission statement of the Christian Legal Society is "to inspire, encourage, and equip Christian lawyers and law students both individually and in community to proclaim, love, and serve Jesus Christ through the study and practice of law, the provision of legal assistance to the poor and needy, and the defense of the inalienable rights to life and religious freedom."
Year Founded:
1961
Membership Dues:
No dues
Admits Members:
All Year
Meeting Locations:
Law School

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Michael Betrus
Public Contact E-mail Address:
michaelbetrus@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
817-212-3959 (faculty sponsor)

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
http://facebook.com/CLSTAMULAW

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
Texas A&M University School of Law
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
1-30
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Once per year
Fundraising Events:
Never
Speakers/Lectures:
Once per year
On-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Never
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Never
New Member Orientation/Training:
Never
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Never
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Never