We often come across Christians who believe there is a disconnect between the Christian faith and matters of the law and Christians in the legal profession have often been looked at incredulously. One of the questions asked most frequently of a Christian lawyer is: “Surely it is not possible to be a Christian and a lawyer?

Disillusioned with their work, some lawyers even wonder, ‘Does God really care about what I do?’   And the answer is a resounding “YES”. For throughout the Bible we catch glimpses of God’s heart for His people to administer justice and order through the law, revealing His character, (See for example Zechariah 9:7, Amos 5:15 and Micah 6:8).

It is so important for us as lawyers to see God in our work, so that we see, for example, deals between large corporations or a family dispute as an opportunity to inject a measure of justice and order into a myriad of relationships that our relational God cares passionately about, promoting a stable, just and fair society.

Being a Christian lawyer is more than just a vocation. It is about being a legal missionary wherever God has set us down. It is about using our legal skills to proclaim the truth to power and speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves, those who have no access to justice.

CLA works on providing opportunities to do just this!