In our current era marked by massive global improvements in the material conditions of humanity, poverty, oppression, human trafficking, and religious persecution continue to persist. There is a critical need for ethically grounded and spiritually committed advocates who are privileged in that they possess the ability to take action to actually do so. The Center for Global Justice stands at the intersection of this need and the unique calling of Christian law students who seek to integrate their faith with a passion for justice. For law students who desire to use their education in the service of others, the Center offers both a formative experience and a powerful platform for lasting impact.
The mission of the Center for Global Justice is clear: to equip Christian advocates who will promote the rule of law and seek justice for the world’s downtrodden—the poor, the oppressed, and the enslaved—and to serve and support those already engaged in such advocacy. This mission is not abstract. It is intentionally lived out through direct engagement with real-world legal issues, affecting real people in need of protection and representation. The Center provides law students with meaningful opportunities to apply their legal training to critical human rights concerns and create work product that will be utilized by human rights organizations to affect positive change.
The Center for Global Justice does more than provide externship opportunities; it cultivates a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to integrating their faith with their future profession. Ultimately, participation in the Center for Global Justice is about answering a higher calling. It is a path for law students who refuse to be passive observers in the face of suffering and who instead seek to be agents of change in a broken world. By joining the Center, law students become part of a legacy that affirms the belief that law can be a force for good—and that justice, when pursued with courage and compassion, can transform lives.
This post was written by a student at Regent University School of Law. The views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect those of Regent University, Regent Law School, or the Center for Global Justice.