The Society for Law, Life and Religion is dedicated to defending religious values and the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. We promote pro-life and religious values in the Harvard community as well as society at large. We support the enrichment of public policy according to faith-based moral convictions and defend religion's place in the public square.

The Society Law, Life and Religion is a non-sectarian organization comprised primarily of students at Harvard Law School and members of Harvard's graduate school community. We work in coordination with undergraduate pro-life clubs and local civic organizations to promote our mission. SLLR is an inclusive organization and welcomes members with diverse perspectives on the proper role of religion in shaping society.

OUR ACTIVITIES

The Society for Law, Life and Religion engages in a variety of activities throughout the school year. These activities include:

ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM Each year, we host a major symposium on a topic of current interest, with guest speakers that include leading scholars and public leaders. Previous symposia have featured speakers such as Alan Keys, Peter Kreeft, Philip Lawler, Mary Ann Glendon, Ann Coulter, Father Richard John Neuhaus, Fred Barnes, and Don Feder. Please visit our events to learn more about this year's symposium.

LEGAL RESEARCH We conduct legal research and analysis on behalf of national pro-life organizations. SLLR members have assisted in drafting two amicus briefs in the United States Supreme Court cases Stenberg v. Carhart, concerning partial-birth abortion, and Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, regarding the Scouts' freedom of association in excluding a homosexual pride advocate from scout leadership.

FUNDRAISER Our annual Culture Shock international food fair is a grand production that is very popular with students on campus and local residents. Over 30 local restaurants usually participate by donating food to the event. In past years, all proceeds have been donated to Daybreak Crisis Pregnancy Center, which provides women with alternatives to abortion, and Crossroads Family Shelter, which has helped over 400 families find emergency housing.
For information regarding this year's Culture Shock on May 8, 2004 please click here.

SPEAKERS We bring high-profile speakers to campus. Past speakers include Christina Hoff Summers , author of The War Against Boys, and a film and medical presentation on human life in the womb.

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS We organize social events such as brunches, dinners and museum tours.

ATTENDING CONFERENCES SLLR members attend local conferences, such as the annual dinner organized by the Pro-Life Legal Defense Fund, where we have heard speakers such as Robert George and U.S. Representative Henry Hyde.