March 3, 2017
There's a Vimeo video here!I'm fine with Vimeo cookies How can we know if law is the right career choice for us? Is it an area Christians should get involved in and can Christian lawyers make any difference?
With so many career choices on offer, it is inevitable that sometimes we can wonder if we are in the right place. Have we chosen the right firm to work for? Are we specialising in the right practice area? Should we even be working in or studying the law at all?!
In this short video, Dominic Hughes, barrister at 3 New Square, explores what the Bible says about vocation and calling and encourages us that the legal profession is indeed a place where we can serve Jesus, wherever He has placed us.
If you would like to discuss these issues in a group then a hand-out with discussion questions and further resources is available here .
Christian lawyers and politics: An unholy mix? Is politics something that Christians should get involved in? And can Christian lawyers make any difference?
Confidence in politicians currently seems to be at an all-time low with scandals such as parliamentary expenses damaging public faith in the system. At the same time, protest movements are on the rise …
Leadership & Integrity
Freedom of Religion: A growing issue in the UK? At the heart of the Christian faith is the imperative to share it with others - in the words of Matthew's gospel, to "make disciples of all nations". But is this becoming increasingly harder in 21st Century Britain?
On the one hand, the last 10-15 years have seen a …
Human rights & freedoms
Identity: How do I keep a Christ-centred identity in a competitive legal world? The law is often viewed as a dog-eat-dog world, where competition is fierce, and compassion scarce. Competition for training contracts and pupillages; competition to qualify; competition to meet billing targets and push for promotion.
So, when you've received yet another rejection letter, or you've had a …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Law and Being Smart: pitfalls and opportunities What does it mean for Christian lawyers to use their intellectual gifts to the glory of God?
Lawyers are (mostly!) considered to be quite an intelligent and articulate group of people. This carries with it risks of pride and arrogance but also great opportunities to use advocacy and reasoning skills …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Law and Ethics: Conscience, compromise and living distinctively What are the ethical dilemmas that a Christian lawyer might face? How should we deal with issues of conscience and what does it mean to practise law in a distinctively Christian way?
Many of us encounter tricky ethical issues from time to time in our legal careers. How do we …
Leadership & Integrity
Law and Love: What does it mean to love my neighbour as a Christian lawyer? This is the third of our bite-sized "Essential Truths" videos - exploring the key biblical principles that every Christian lawyer needs to know.
How can we best love our neighbours as lawyers? Are there specific ways we can use our legal skills to help others?
Ask someone to describe a …
Theology of law & justice
Law and Profit: Is it possible to thrive as a Christian in the commercial world? Is "profit" a dirty word?! Should Christians get involved in the commercial world and what distinctive contribution can they make in it?
The worlds of commerce and finance can sometimes be viewed with a hint of suspicion by the general public: are those who work in the City and other …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
The Role of Public Authority As a Christian should I be suspicious or supportive of government?
Are laws and government a gift from God? Or do they usually represent a threat to human freedom?
Some Christians place great confidence in the role of government, believing that through good legislation society can be transformed. Others are …
Theology of law & justice
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