USC's Columbia campus will resume normal operations Tuesday, Feb. 3. For more information, visit sc.edu/weather

Joseph F. Rice School of Law

2022 News Archive

Judge DeAndrea G. Benjamin gets closer to federal bench

U.S. Senate Judiciary advances nomination of law school alumna.

Retaining the State's Top Scholars

The Carolina Law Research Scholar program will be among the school's largest scholarship award packages.

Building the Next Generation of Rule of Law Leaders

Dean William Hubbard reports on the World Justice Project's 2022 Rule of Law Index, emphasizing the importance of a robust legal education.

More Than Womens' Issues

South Carolina Law faculty to facilitate series centering issues impacting women and gender non-conforming people.

Q & A with Abby DeBorde

Get to know the first full-time licensed professional counselor staff member, Abby DeBorde, in her own words.

Judge J. Michael Luttig on "American Democracy in Peril"

The former federal jurist implored citizens and lawyers alike to prioritize the Rule of Law over politics.

Mental Health, More Than Self-Care

South Carolina Law encourages students to take advantage of available resources and develop the necessary skills to ensure their well-being.

South Carolina Law Welcomes New Faculty

The University of South Carolina School of Law is proud to announce its newest faculty members for the 2022-23 academic year.

South Carolina Law welcomes Class of 2025

New students LSAT and GPA scores maintain trend of improving entering class' academic profile every year since 2016.

Judge DeAndrea Benjamin Nominated to Fourth Circuit

If confirmed, the Columbia native and 1997 South Carolina Law alumna will become the second woman of color appointed to the 4th Circuit.

Childs' lasting impact on the law school

D.C. Circuit Court Judge J. Michelle Childs '91 has a long history of mentoring at South Carolina Law. Her mentees share how her legacy stretches far beyond the law school.

Judge J. Michelle Childs confirmed to D.C. Circuit Court

The 1991 alumna of the University of South Carolina School of Law is the first graduate to serve on the D.C. Circuit Court, considered to be the second most powerful court in the country.

$1.2 million gift honors late professor

The legacy of the late professor Howard B. Stravitz will endure at South Carolina Law, thanks to the generosity of his brother, Ed.

UofSC Law dean addresses global audience at World Justice Forum

William Hubbard joined leaders from around the world to address the widening threats to the rule of law during the international conference held in The Hague, Netherlands, May 30-June 3.

Loan forgiveness fund applications accepted through June

South Carolina Law alumni who work in the public sector are encouraged to apply for public interest loan forgiveness funds through June 30.

The devastation of forced child transfers

Professor Marcia Zug writes for The Conversation about how Russia’s reported abduction of Ukrainian children echoes other genocidal policies, including US history of kidnapping Native American children.

Celebrating 2022 award winners

The School of Law recognizes students, faculty and staff who have made outstanding achievements in the 2021-2022 academic year.

Law alumnus honored for lifetime of achievements

A portrait of I.S. Leevy Johnson ’68 will be hung in the School of Law in recognition of his trailblazing accomplishments in law, business and politics.

Alumna becomes leading advocate for families affected by autism

Lorri Unumb ’93 is internationally known for her ground-breaking autism legislation and more than two decades of work to improve the lives of autistic children.

Legacy of Jim Crow still affects public schools

Prof. Derek Black and law fellow Axton Crolley write for The Conversation on the historical connection between segregation and states’ reliance on local school funding.

2022 Compleat Lawyer recipients named

The award, now in its 30th year, recognizes civic and professional leadership and is the highest honor given by South Carolina Law to its graduates.

UofSC Law jumps 12 spots in U.S. News

Ranked 84th overall in the just-released 2023 rankings, the law school remains in the top 25 among public law schools for third year in three specialty categories.

BLSA named Large Chapter of the Year

South Carolina Law’s Black Law Students Association was named 2021-2022 Large Chapter of the Year at the 54th National BLSA convention.

Professor leads campaign in support of Supreme Court nominee

Prof. Etienne Toussaint organizes more than 100 Black law deans and professors in show of support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Mock Trial triumphs at TYLA

Both South Carolina Law teams won spots in the regional round of one of the premier mock trial competitions in the nation.

BLSA wins big at regional convention

South Carolina Law's Black Law Students Association was honored multiple times during the Southern Region's annual conference in February.

Celebrating Women's History Month

In honor of Women's History Month, South Carolina Law recognizes and celebrates the work and accomplishments of its female faculty members.

The enduring legacy of Edna Smith Primus

Family members of the first black woman to graduate from the School of Law have created a scholarship in her honor.

UofSC Law recognized for housing crisis efforts

South Carolina Law was one of 99 law schools recognized by the US Department of Justice for its efforts to address the housing and eviction crisis.

Alumna and professor tapped for federal positions

U.S. District Court Judge J. Michelle Childs '91 and professor Marie Boyd have both been chosen to serve in federal government positions by the White House.

Pro Bono Program to offer tax assistance

For the 29th year, volunteer law students will provide free tax assistance to low income and elderly South Carolinians from Feb. 12 - March 26.

Polavarapu receives social justice award

Assoc. Prof. Aparna Polavarapu received a UofSC Social Justice Award for her efforts to implement restorative justice practices in South Carolina.

Remembering Prof. Jim Underwood

James Lowell Underwood, a distinguished professor emeritus who taught at South Carolina Law from 1966 to 2003, died on Saturday, Jan. 8.

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.