Events
We aim to bring together legal professionals in all stages of their careers - from law students through to senior professionals, and we foster a culture that aims to encourage more senior professionals to mentor law students and young lawyers in their career and their faith.
On this page you will find a list of our upcoming events in your state or territory. Our events are designed to encourage networking and connection in the service of advancing the kingdom of God through the legal profession.
You can also check out our ACLS Public Calendar with events all around the world where Christians in the legal profession are gathering to pray, connect and support each other
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Upcoming Events
Thank God it’s Monday (Recurring Meetings)
Recurring Meeting: Join the Australian Christian Legal Society on Mondays from 8am-830am (AEST/AEDT) to pray for the legal profession.
Join our Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 416 589 127 177
Passcode: 3w8NLZ
“Defending Religious Freedom Through Litigation” by John Steenhof – Presented by NSW Christian Legal Society, Inc
Hear from John Steenhof, Principal at Human Rights Law Alliance on the topic "Defending Religious Freedom Through Litigation".
CLEAR Mission Trip to Uganda
Applications are now open to join us for a Justice Mission Trip to Uganda from 27 September to 11 October 2025.
A special event with South Sudan's TEU School of Law
ACLS warmly invites you to a special evening in support of The Episcopal University (TEU) School of Law in South Sudan. Join us for an engaging information session featuring Dean Justice James Alala Deng, Vice-Chancellor Dr Eeva John, and David Innocent a current law student from TEU, who will share firsthand about the challenges and needs of the law school.
Fourth Australasian Christian Legal Convention: Living Faith in the Legal Profession
Join us for the Fourth Australasian Christian Legal Convention, 13–14 March 2026 in Melbourne. We’re bringing together 200+ Christian legal professionals from across Australia and the APAC region for two days of fellowship, worship, and inspiring discussions.
Oaks of Righteousness: Rooted in Christ, Planted Across Europe
Save the date! Our friends from the UK Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship are co-organising a conference from 24th - 27th September 2027, in Horn, Waldviertel, Austria on the theme "Oaks of Righteousness: Rooted in Christ, Planted Across Europe."
Queensland CLS Annual Dinner & 25th Anniversary
The 2025 Annual Dinner of the Queensland Christian Lawyers Society Inc. will be a special occasion celebrating the 25th Anniversary of CLS.
ACLS + Canberra Christian Legal Fellowship Dinner
Join us for dinner at Little Steamer as we gather to celebrate Ken Hubert and discuss the future of the Christian legal fellowship in Canberra. With Ken retiring next year, this evening is an opportunity to say Thank You and chat about how we may continue the good work he has started amongst lawyers and law students in the ACT.
VCLS Faith and the Law 2025
Faith and the Law 2025 – Presented by VCLS
His Light. Our Calling. Through Law.
Join us for Faith and the Law 2025, a special event for law students to gain insights from Christian lawyers at Monash University on 16 August from 6.30pm.
"Beauty and the Law" Book Launch by Dr Mark Fowler with The Hon. Justice Ian Callinan AC
Queensland Christian Legal Society and Australian Christian Legal Society present: "Beauty and the Law" Book Launch by Dr. Mark Fowler with The Hon. Justice Ian Callinan AC.
NSWCLS - Living Faith in the Legal Sector
"How can I be a Christian in the secular legal workplace?"
Fred Chilton, Special Counsel at Toomey Pegg and former Partner with over 30 years’ experience at Allens, will address this question.
Following Fred's keynote address, we will have a Q&A discussing being a Christian at law school with Neil Foster, Associate Professor in the School of Law & Justice at the University of Newcastle and Dr Joel Harrison, Senior Lecturer at Sydney Law School, University of Sydney.
VCLS Social Drinks
VCLS is hosting an informal drink at Slate Restaurant Bar (9 Goldsbrough Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000) for any lawyers and law students who would like to connect. Please register.
"Getting Over Yourself" CPD and Book Launch with Caroline Spencer (In-person and Online)
Victorian Christian Legal Society and Australian Christian Legal Society present: "Getting Over Yourself" CPD and Book Launch with Caroline Spencer (In-person and Online).
VCLS Annual Dinner
Join us for an evening of networking and discussion over dinner with special speaker John Steenhof!
This evening provides a great opportunity for law students and lawyers to connect and have discussions about faith and the pursuit of law over a shared meal.
John will share personal insights from his 25-year journey from commercial law to human rights law. He will also share insights on religious freedom in Australia, drawing on his advocacy as the principal lawyer at a human rights law firm in this space.
Thank God it’s Monday
Join the Australian Christian Legal Society on Mondays from 8am-830am (AEDT) to pray for the legal profession.
Join our Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 416 589 127 177
Passcode: 3w8NLZ
Thank God it’s Monday
Join the Australian Christian Legal Society on Mondays from 8am-830am (AEDT) to pray for the legal profession.
Join our Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 416 589 127 177
Passcode: 3w8NLZ
Opening of Law Term Red Mass (NSW)
Red Mass
7.00pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta
Church Services for the Opening of the Legal Year (NSW)
Members of the legal profession are invited to attend a service at St James’ Anglican Church, King Street, Sydney, on Monday, 3 February 2025 at 10:30 am.
Thank God it’s Monday
Join the Australian Christian Legal Society on Mondays from 8am-830am (AEDT) to pray for the legal profession.
Join our Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 416 589 127 177
Passcode: 3w8NLZ
Church Services for the Opening of the Legal Year (VIC)
Red Mass
9:00am at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne
Ecumenical Service
9:30am at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street, Melbourne
Thank God it’s Monday
Join the Australian Christian Legal Society on Mondays from 8am-830am (AEDT) to pray for the legal profession.
Join our Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 416 589 127 177
Passcode: 3w8NLZ
Faith and the Law - A conversation with Emi Rowse (In-person and Online)
The Victorian Christian Legal Society and Australian Christian Legal Society are delighted to host Emi Rowse (Igusa) for an enriching discussion on faith and the law.
Thank God it’s Monday
Join the Australian Christian Legal Society on Mondays from 8am-830am (AEDT) to pray for the legal profession.
Join our Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 416 589 127 177
Passcode: 3w8NLZ
Thank God it’s Monday
Join the Australian Christian Legal Society on Mondays from 8am-830am (AEST) to pray for the legal profession.
Join our Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 416 589 127 177
Passcode: 3w8NLZ
Thank God it’s Monday
Join the Australian Christian Legal Society on Mondays from 8am-830am (AEST) to pray for the legal profession.
Join our Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 416 589 127 177
Passcode: 3w8NLZ
NSW CLS Inc 2024 Christmas - Faith in Practice
Join us in hearing from senior lawyers on how their faith has informed their legal practice. Registration required.
2024 End of Year celebration for CLS (QLD)
You are invited to attend the 2024 End of Year celebration for CLS. The event is a good opportunity to meet with colleagues and reflect on the year.
VCLS Christmas Drinks 2024
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Christmas Drinks.
Come join us to connect with some fellow lawyers and law students and celebrate the end of the year.
“Christian Inspiration and Constitutional Insights” with His Honour Patrick Keane (VIC)
Victorian Christian Legal Society and Australian Christian Legal Society present:
An Evening with Former High Court Justice Patrick Keane AC KC
Topic: Christian Inspiration and Constitutional Insights
“Christian Inspiration and Constitutional Insights” with His Honour Patrick Keane (NSW)
Australian Christian Legal Society is delighted to present: "Christian Inspiration and Constitutional Insights" with His Honour Patrick Keane AC KC.