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:
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 Feast for the Family (formerly known as 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 local non-profit organizations that help families in crisis, including pregnancy counseling centers that help women make informed choices about unplanned pregnancies and organizations that provide shelter and counseling services to victims of domestic violence.
SPEAKERS We bring high-profile speakers to campus. Past speakers include Leonard Leo, Commissioner of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, and John DiIulio, first Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
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.