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Called to be a Christian lawyer?
Sir Jeremy Cooke considers the nature of calling and what it means to serve God as a Christian in the law. Having initially qualified as a solicitor, Sir Jeremy was called to the Bar in 1976, took Silk in 1990 and sat as a High Court Judge from 2001 to …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Has Science Disproved God?
Is it true that science uncovers facts, but that belief in God is irrational? Listen to Dr Sharon Dirckx as she explores the topic of whether science and belief in God are compatible. Her topics of interest focus on the interaction of belief in God with Science, and with the …
Evangelism & Mission
Work, the law and you
Jago Wynne helps us engage with a biblical understanding of our work, and how this is an opportunity to glorify God and witness to the gospel in word and deed. Giving practical advice alongside great examples Jago brings to life the need to keep a Christ-centred focus in all …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Be real: About the way
Session 3 of 3 Rob Horner explores how we can be lawyers and law students after God's own heart at the 2015 Young Lawyer and Student Conference, with a particular focus on Psalm 119. Rob focuses on the beginning of Psalm 119 (1-16) and encourages us to walk …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Be Real: About the Word
Session 2 of 3 Rob Horner explores how we can be lawyers and law students after God's own heart at the 2015 Young Lawyer and Student Conference., with a particular focus on Psalm 119. Rob reminds us that Psalm 119 is a song with which we are to walk …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Be Real: About Self
Session 1 of 3 Rob Horner explores how we can be lawyers and law students after God's own heart at the 2015 Young Lawyer and Student Conference, with a particular focus on Psalm 119. Rob looks at Psalm 119:17-40 and 81-88 to explore how we are …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
The wrong, the right and the wise view of work as a lawyer
The Rev. Moore Casement examines the title of this talk with reference to Ecclesiastes 4. He warns us to avoid a competitive attitude to work which can easily develop in the legal profession and encourages us to adopt the right and eternal view of work which brings about God's …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Why the law can't make you love your neighbour
Andy Weatherley, full-time pastor of Grace Church Dell Road, Birmingham spoke at our recent regional conference. Looking at Romans 7 and 8, he notes the changing role of lawyers in today's society. He explores the law, how God has given us law and its role in highlighting sin …
Theology of law & justice
Confident in our faith
At the regional Wales Conference 2015, Dave Gobbet spoke from Daniel chapter one challenging us to be confident in our faith in Christ as we serve him in the legal profession.
Leadership & Integrity
Employment law - a challenge for the church.
This is a talk that was given by Prof. Julian Rivers at the employment law and Christian ethics public leadership programme hosted jointly by the Lawyers' Christian Fellowship and the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics. Prof. Rivers gives a comprehensive overview of the law relating to employment within the …
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Freedom of Religion - an evening with Christian Solidarity Worldwide
In July 2014 Mervyn Thomas, the Chief Executive of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, spoke to the Lawyers' Christian Fellowship about Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB). This talk aimed at helping us understand what our role as lawyers might be and how the gospel shapes this role. There is a briefing …
Human rights & freedoms
Assisted dying - a stretch in the the law?
Assisted Dying - A Stretch in the Law? Dr Saunders, General Secretary of the Christian Medical Fellowship, responds to developments and considers a Biblical response for Christian lawyers to the topical issue of euthanasia, from medical, legal and social perspectives.
Medical law & Bioethics
Legal mission and you: Dreaming bigger dreams
Mark Barrell inspires and encourages Christian lawyers to surrender completely to the call of God to be wholehearted justice missionaries. Mark is the Head of Advocacy and Influencing at CBM UK and former Executive Director at the LCF. Prior to joining CBM, he lived in Maputo, Mozambique and Kampala, Uganda …
Evangelism & Mission
Sharing the gospel in the workplace: Experiences and encouragements
Sir Jeremy Cooke shares his experience and offers encouragement on making the most of the opportunities the workplace offers to point others to Christ. Sir Jeremy is a former High Court Judge where he sat regularly in the Commercial Court, presiding over it from 2012-14. He is now an …
Evangelism & Mission
A call for courageous Christian lawyers: The world in which we now live
An inspiring address from Psalm 14 at the LCF National Conference 2007. Dick Lucas challenges Christian lawyers to be bold and courageous as we seek to serve Him. Dick is Rector Emeritus at St Helen's Bishopsgate and an internationally acclaimed Bible expositor.
Leadership & Integrity
What are we doing at law school?
Timothy Laurence explores The philosophy behind today's legal education, and the need to study from a Christian perspective.
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
The Persecuted Church and the Christian Lawyer
Stuart Windsor, National Director, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, addresses how Christian lawyers can serve persecuted Christians across the world.
Evangelism & Mission
Legal Ethics for Learners: What makes good law?
David McIlroy provides a toolset for Christian lawyers to use in analysing laws and considering whether they are good.
Theology of law & justice
A Biblical social agenda
Dr. Jonathan Burnside of Bristol University examines how law and society work together and how Scripture can reshape our vision of social relationships.
Theology of law & justice
What is the role of public authority?
Is civil government man-made or God-made? Does it have His toleration or His mandate? Is it accountable to God? What is the scope of its role? Mike Ovey addressed these questions as part of the Good News for the Public Square series of London seminars in 2010. He …
Theology of law & justice