During the Fall Competition, the South Carolina Law Moot Court and Mock Trial teams broke the school’s records. Students also served as attorneys for real clients and provided legal services for the local community. In addition to these accomplishments, students earned scholarships to attend South Carolina Law. Read on to learn more about these and other exciting opportunities at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
The University of South Carolina School of Law has recently announced the faculty that will teach during the upcoming academic year. Professors Elizabeth Chambliss and Ann Eisenberg will teach a variety of courses this semester. Additional professors will be added to the faculty roster in the 2022-23 academic year. Several students have also received awards and recognition for their achievements during the past academic year.
Alysja Carlisle, a rising junior at the University of South Carolina School of Law, was awarded a scholarship to attend law school. Another student, Aaron Greene, was one of twelve Ella Baker Interns nationwide. As an intern, Aaron helped to implement the Center for Constitutional Rights’ Harvest Hope-owen food drive. He was also selected as a participant in the UnitedLex’s “beyond initiative”.
Professors Bennett Nelson and Jaclyn Cherry will be replacing these two professors. Nelson has been a law professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law since 2007, while Cherry will be returning to teaching. Both professors are members of the University of South Carolina School of Law’s Academic Excellence Committee.
A new scholarship will be established to help improve the outcomes for domestic violence victims. This program is the result of a $1.035 million donation from the Konduros Fisherman Fund. The funds will be used to support faculty in 14 locations throughout the Midlands.
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