Aligned with the broader mission of the JRCLS, the Service global chapter affirms that one of the eternal truths that unites all religions around the world is serving others because we love them and love God. (John 21:15-17; Mathew 22:37-39; Mosiah 2:17). Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, as members of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society we are committed to serve the vulnerable in our communities through pro bono legal service and humanitarian service. In pursuing these and other worthy efforts aligned with our mission, we seek social connection among our members and collaboration with other organizations and good people of faith.
Learn how JRCLS chapters around the world are serving others through the Month of Service initiative. Explore inspiring examples of members becoming anxiously engaged in good causes and making a positive impact in communities everywhere.
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Explore resources and ideas for chapter service projects and meaningful local outreach.
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Learn how JRCLS members are using their legal skills, faith, and commitment to serve others. Explore inspiring stories of members making a positive impact in communities around the world and discover how their service creates lasting change for those in need.
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For an inspiring review of some of the service provided by our chapters across the world during the Month of service initiative, click here:
2026 Month of Service Articles: Part 1 | Part 2
Entrusted with knowledge and training, attorneys hold places of great responsibility and trust in many societies around the world. With professional skills and experience grounded in a tradition of faith, members of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society around the world are uniquely qualified to truly enrich the communities in which we live. We strive to follow Jesus’ example by serving “the marginalized of this world, or as the Savior said, the lost, the last, and the least.” Elder Robert C. Gay, Let Your Light Shine, April 10, 2015; see also James 1:27.
Law Society chapters are encouraged to coordinate a service opportunity for its members at least annually. This might include service to those who, because of economic circumstances, are denied relief which access to legal process might provide. A simple matrix to help your chapter organize some kind of public service within your community can be retrieved here.
Chapters should share information about the service they provide on social media using #jrclsservice so that it can be shared with, and inspire, Society members around the world.
Under the direction of the Operating Committee and the Board of Directors, the Service and Outreach Committee has responsibility for the following areas of emphasis within the Law Society:
Assist chapters and chapter members in providing service within their local communities.
Assist with local, national and international outreach to other service organizations and persons and organizations of influence throughout the world. Our Committee is currently focused on four service areas and continuing to build out our teaming relationships in each:
CLAMAR (expanding into Latin America and expanding in US);
Immigration and refugees (e.g., AIC, No Mas);
Combating Sexual Exploitation (i.e., NCOSE);
Disaster Relief (i.e., ABA, LDS Charities, Equal Justice Works); and
Identify and recognize individuals or groups whose service to others exemplifies the principles and ideals of the Law Society.
Nominate individuals or groups for the prestigious Franklin S. Richards Award.
The Service and Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss progress toward annual goals. These goals are based on the areas of emphasis set forth above and are designed to help Law Society Chapters and Chapter members build goodwill and increase their influence for good in the world.
