CJLS is an academic center, an emerging national leader in the study of law and society. CJLS sponsors colloquia, advances research, and develops students with interests in law and society.
CJLS also connects academe to practice, bringing the insights of empirical research to the field to evaluate current practices and guide future analysis and policy. CJLS researchers have worked with governments, multinational bodies, and nongovernmental organizations on projects both domestic and abroad. Together, they bring years of expertise to evaluation research, technical assistance, and training.