School of Law

2021 News Archive

Why sexual harassment claims rarely reach the courtroom

Prof. Joseph Seiner authors an article for The Conversation about the prevalence of harassment in the workplace and why so few women receive justice.

Raj named co-chair of AALS clinical section

Associate Prof. Claire Raj has been named co-chair elect of the executive committee for the AALS Section on Clinical Legal Education.

Palmetto LEADER hits the road

On February 23, the Palmetto LEADER made its first trip into the community to fulfill its mission of helping South Carolinians get the legal services they desperately need.

UofSC Law welcomes visiting professors

South Carolina Law welcomes two visiting professors this semester, Milan Markovic from Texas A&M and Susan Provenzano of Northwestern.

Faculty-published book topics at the center of public debate

Long before 2020, four UofSC Law professors began writing books on topics that would come to dominate the year's national conversations.

Motivating Factors: David Beasley discusses hunger, the World Food Programme and the Nobel Prize

In an interview excerpt, Beasley '83 shares how growing up in South Carolina prepared him to tackle global issues.

Children's Law Center to open new training facility

The Children's Law Center will soon have a first-class teaching and training space that will improve its efforts to protect South Carolina's children.

Ready to roll

The Palmetto LEADER, the law school's new mobile law office, will soon be crisscrossing the state to help those in need.

Chambliss named member of ALI

Elizabeth Chambliss becomes the latest South Carolina Law professor to be elected as a member of the American Law Institute.

Law professors receive Breakthrough awards

Professors Joel Samuels (left) and Shelley Welton recently received 2021 Breakthrough Faculty Awards in recognition of their outstanding research.

5 ways Biden can help rural America thrive

Prof. Ann Eisenberg co-authors an article in The Conversation outlining five federal initiatives that could bridge the urban/rural divide.

Pro Bono Program to offer tax assistance

For the 28th year volunteer law students will provide free tax assistance to low income and elderly residents from February 13 - March 27.

Jan Baker named associate dean

Jan Baker has been named the new Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at South Carolina Law.

Pam Robinson receives Drinan Award

Pamela D. Robinson, director of the Pro Bono Program, was awarded the 2021 Father Robert Drinan Award from the Association of American Law Schools.

Lisa Martin named 2021-22 Bellow Scholar

Professor Lisa Martin was named a 2021-22 Bellow Scholar by the Association of American Law Schools for her project that examines issues of access to justice and domestic violence in South Carolina.

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