Christian Legal Society is a fellowship of Christians committed to serving Jesus Christ through the practice and study of law. Since its founding in 1961, the society has aimed to bring glory to God by inspiring, encouraging, and equipping Christian attorneys and law students. They fulfill their mission by proclaiming, loving, and serving Jesus Christ through the study and practice of law, providing legal assistance to the poor and needy, and defending the inalienable rights to life and religious freedom.

Christian Legal Society offers various services and products to support their mission. They defend the religious freedom of all Americans through legislative efforts and court advocacy. They also defend the rights of Christian student organizations to gather on campuses.

Additionally, they promote justice for the poor, religious freedom, sanctity of human life, and biblical conflict resolution. The society encourages Christian attorneys to view law as a ministry and helps them integrate their faith into their legal practice. They provide a platform for discussing issues related to Christianity and the law and encourage attorneys and law students to serve the poor and needy.

Christian Legal Society invites all Christians in the legal profession to join their society. They aspire to create a fellowship that demonstrates the great love of God and focuses on loving others. They believe that a society of genuine, loving friends would be priceless and powerful.

The society is open to believers in Jesus Christ of all denominations and traditions, provided they accept and agree with the society's Statement of Faith. The society offers resources, membership materials, and support to help attorneys and law students join or start local chapters. By following the example of servant-leadership modeled by Jesus, the society aims to make a positive impact on the legal profession and society.

The society's history dates back to 1959 when Paul Barnard and Henry Luke Brinks recognized the need for a national association of Christian lawyers. They filed the Articles of Incorporation for Christian Legal Society in 1961, forming the Chicago chapter. Since then, the society has grown and continues to fulfill its purposes, supporting Christian lawyers, promoting the concept of the Christian lawyer, aiding young students in pursuing the legal profession, and providing a platform for discussing Christian beliefs in relation to the legal field