National Litigation Academy® Testimonials

Attorneys trained through ADF’s National Litigation Academy are already impacting the judicial system. Several graduates have been appointed or elected to serve in the judiciary. Others have established their own public interest law firms and written important articles for law journals and other periodicals, and many have represented a wide range of clients on critical legal issues.

Many have written to express their gratefulness to ADF, as well as the ministry friends whose gifts have made possible this one-of-a-kind, innovative program. Here are just a few examples:


"ADF is one of the greatest and most powerful blessings God has given to the church to protect and preserve liberty in America. I can say without reservation, no other seminars or legal education conferences I have attended in 19 years of law practice can compare with the quality and spirit of the NLA Academies. From litigation to education, ADF is accomplishing more for the cause of Christ in America than any other organization of which I am aware.

"The gift continues beyond the class time to provide a support base into the future to help me, as an attorney, to battle for the church and the rights of individual Christians. For this provision I thoroughly say thank you to all God’s servants who have made this possible.”   - Michael Schmidt, NLA Graduate

“The ADF National Litigation Academy provided me the resources I need in order to commit my professional practice to the Lord’s service. I have had the heart for this work, but lacked the tools to undertake it. While I recognize that I have much to learn, I also realize that I would not have been able to even begin without this type of training.” - Lincoln, Montana 


“By meeting other like-minded attorneys at the Academy, I was encouraged to know that I am not alone in defending the advancement of the gospel. The time for devotions and praise and worship was a cornerstone to the academy. It reminded me that without God, I can do nothing and that He is my motivation for advancing ADF’s mission.” - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 


“The Litigation Academy exceeded anything I expected. The organization was excellent. The instructors were articulate and well-acquainted with their topics. The information was invaluable. It was especially encouraging to see the network developed by ADF. I have had to shy away from some cases in the past because of lack of resources and technical support. No longer! I praise God for ADF and for those who have made this important ministry possible.” - Monroe, Louisiana 
 

“Thank you for making this week at the NLA possible for me! I have renewed vision for what I can do for Christ in the legal profession. I also have come to realize that together, as an Alliance, we can do things for Christ’s kingdom that we could have never done while fragmented. Thank you!

"I feel strengthened in my understanding of religious civil liberty issues. Now I look forward to the opportunities to be of service to the body of Christ in this arena.” - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 


“Thank you so much for helping me get trained on defending religious liberties! This was not emphasized in law school and without seeing the brave faculty of ADF do this, I would be scared to enter the forum. Now I feel much more confidant to stand for Christ…Legally! Thanks.” - Albany, New York 


“The Litigation Academy benefited me personally and professionally in more ways than I can describe…The tools given to us at the academy, as a result of the sacrificial giving of many people, will be immediately put into practice.” - Lancaster, Pennsylvania 


“I cannot describe the immeasurable gratitude I have to have been able to attend a recent NLA...God provided the place, time, and mouthpiece to speak to me about how He would like me to follow and trust Him.” - Englewood, Colorado