Humble Jurist
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -The Humble Jurist podcast by the J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS) "affirms the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction." It encourages attorneys and law students of faith, whatever faith that might be, to "strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law."
About JRCLS: Within the ranks of the Law Society, you will find thousands of attorneys and other law school graduates from around the world. Its membership includes leaders and aspiring leaders pursuing a myriad of professions, from politics to law, to academia, to corporate governance and beyond.
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Episodes
Peacemakers and Bridge Builders
June 13, 2024 11:58 - 33 minutes - 53 MBPeacemakers and Bridge Builders by Kevin J. Worthen, Hugh W. Colton Professor at BYU Law School. Address given at the JRCLS 2024 Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 13th.
Religious Liberty is a Modern Imperative
May 22, 2024 12:24 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBRemarks by Elder Alexander Dushku on the 2024 Annual Fireside of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Delivered on January 19, 2024. "We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law."
The Stewardship of Our First Freedom
January 22, 2024 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB"The Stewardship of Our First Freedom" by Elder Clark G. Gilbert on the Religious Freedom Annual Review hosted by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS), at Brigham Young University. Delivered on June 15, 2023.
When a Judge Rules That “Mormons” Aren’t Christian - An interview with Dave Garner
December 03, 2023 22:38 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBDave Garner, International Chair of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and member of the Phoenix Arizona Chapter, discussed the limitations of judicial intervention in religious disputes in a BYU Education Week CLE titled "When a Judge Rules that ‘Mormons’ Aren’t Christian." In this episode, he provides insightful commentary on the topic.
Faith, Family, and Religious Freedom
October 06, 2023 12:46 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBElder Jeffrey R. Holland addressed the 25th-anniversary event of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society in Washington, D.C. He emphasized the society's mission to unite religious conviction with legal service. Elder Holland highlighted faith, family, and religious freedom as essential in the modern world. He urged the audience to make a compelling case for the relevance of religion and morality in society.
Marriage, Family Law, and the Temple
September 18, 2023 09:45 - 44 minutes - 82.3 MBElder Hafen shared insights correlating United States constitutional and family law judicial decisions over the past half century with devaluing the historical concept of marriage at the 2014 J. Reuben Clark Law Society Annual Fireside. Elder Hafen emphasized that building a marriage is challenging and demanding but also sanctifying and satisfying. Through a lifetime of sacrificing for our marriage partner, we can become like Jesus Christ and realize "the abundant life of authentic ...
Pursuing Religious Liberty Worldwide
August 01, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBPresident Dallin H. Oaks at the second annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit in Rome, Italy, from July 20-22, 2022. Gratitude is extended to Professor Barclay for generously granting authorization for the utilization of the audio.
Civil Rights and Social Justice: An African Perspective
July 03, 2023 18:06 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBChief Justice Hassan Jallow, Supreme Court of The Gambia, delivered his address, Civil Rights and Social Justice: An African Perspective, on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the 2023 JRCLS Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA.
Who is my Neighbor?
June 01, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBThe Honorable Judge Bernice Bouie Donald, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (retired), was presented the J. Clifford Wallace Award and delivered the keynote address "Who is my Neighbor? My Journey in the Law" on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the 2023 JRCLS Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA.
Instruments in His Hands: Doing this Great and Marvelous Work
May 01, 2023 19:30 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBElder Larry Echo Hawk addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on January 25, 2013. Our mission: "We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law."
A Special Mission for Latter-Day Lawyers
February 18, 2022 18:52 - 35 minutes - 21.8 MBAhmad S. Corbitt, First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on January 21, 2022. He spoke about how the Lord calls upon lawyers to move forward His purposes in the latter days. Our mission: "We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law."
Pursuit of Happiness and Religious Freedom
November 17, 2021 16:37 - 34 minutes - 31 MBElder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed the Law Society at its annual fireside in 2009. As an attorney by profession, he shares some of his legal journey and perspective. His remarks focus on the pursuit of happiness and strengthening religious freedom.
Feast of Fat Things
July 19, 2021 22:29 - 34 minutes - 29.3 MBToday, we’re listening to Sharon Eubank, the worldwide director of Latter-day Saints Charities, the billion-dollar humanitarian arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside in 2020 and spoke about nine revolutions that she believes are paving the way for a “feast of fat things”—a future celebration with God and the human family. As a bit of a sidebar, hers is the most watched Law Society fireside on the S...
Truth, Civility, and Advocacy
April 19, 2021 16:37 - 31 minutes - 32.9 MBEvan Schmutz addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on February 26, 2021.
Be Statesmen, Not Gamesmen
January 26, 2021 19:55 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBFormer Utah governor Michael O. Leavitt addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on January 15, 2016.
In All Things, Charity
October 15, 2020 19:14 - 23 minutes - 16.7 MBAs an attorney and academic by profession, he used his analytical skills to distinguish between what calls the “essential” and “non-essential.”
Religious Freedom in the World
July 30, 2020 16:33 - 26 minutes - 20.7 MBShe discussed what she called “unprecedented assaults on religious freedom” and how religious freedom directly correlates with prosperity.
Heroes of Unity
July 30, 2020 16:29 - 20 minutes - 15.5 MBHis remarks drew largely upon his experiences as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and focused on how he believes members of that faith can promote “civic charity” and the “bonds of affection.” This podcast features a substantial portion of those remarks.
Lessons from Life and Law
June 30, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MBThe speech featured in this episode was given Sister Ruth Renlund at the J. Reuben Clark Law Society Annual Fireside in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 20, 2017.