Come "learn the laws of men in light of the laws of God." - (J. Reuben Clark Law School Vision Statement)
"Spirit in the Law" is a monthly discussion group focusing on human and divine law. Discussions are held once a month, generally on Wednesdays, in the Law Library's Rex Lee Conversation Room (Room 393). All are invited and encouraged to attend, regardless of religious affiliation. Presenters are drawn from the law school faculty and the discussions last about one hour. These discussions provide a wonderful opportunity for both students and faculty to consider the study and practice of the law in a new light; we hope you will will join us.
The "Spirit of the Law" series provides a forum for thoughtful discussion of Gospel issues with particular poignancy for law students and lawyers. Open to all members of the J. Reuben Clark law school community, the series consists of faculty-led discussions on the first Wednesday evening of each month, punctuated by occasional Sunday firesides (see the featured address by Elder Earl C. Tingey of the Presidency of the Quorums of the Seventy).
Two law students, John and Hannah Smith, initiated the series in the Winter 2000 semester. The idea was partly inspired by four addresses delivered by the four deans of the law school and reprinted in the Autumn 1999 Clark Memorandum. In essence, the series responds to Dean Carl Hawkins' exhortation to seek the "higher path of reconciliation," to integrate faith and profession into a life of Christian ministry.
In the comfortable chairs of the library's Rex E. Lee Reading Room, participants typically listen to the faculty member's opening remarks and then discuss the topic in an open, seminar format. Topics from previous sections include "Serving God with One's Mind," "Faith and Reason," "The Use of Scriptures in Resolving Public Policy Issues," "What is Redemptive Lawyering?" "The Trial of Jesus," "The Burning Bush or Alma's Seed?" and "Reflections on Alma the Younger as a Jurist."
Click here to read "Practicing Law with the Attributes of Jesus Christ" by Elder Earl C. Tingey, Jan. 2001
Coming soon - please check later for updates on our schedule of speakers, activities, and counterpoints.
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| 23 | 5th Annual National Sweatpants Day |
| 26 | Thanksgiving |
