December 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in December 2023.
November 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in November 2023.
Jim Bowers: Making history The USC Rice School of Law's first full-time Black law professor reflects on his impact 50 years later.
Inaugural Minority Pre-Law Summit aims to diversify the profession The Office of Inclusive Excellence hosted local undergraduates for a hands-on lesson in what law school is really like.
USC School of Law named Joseph F. Rice School of Law Learn more about well-known alumnus and trial attorney Joseph F. Rice '79.
Alumna Jacquelyn D. Austin nominated to United States District Court for the District of South Carolina President Joe Biden selected Judge Austin to fill the vacancy left by the Honorable J. Michelle Childs ‘91 when she was sworn into the United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.
October 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in October 2023.
In Memoriam: Prue Goolsby Law school mourns the passing of emerita librarian and friend Prue Goolsby.
September 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in September 2023.
South Carolina Law welcomes outstanding new class The Class of 2026 is the most academically impressive in the school's history.
August 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in August 2023.
Master's in health systems law - the first of its kind in the state The program also marks the law school's first master's degree and first educational offering available to non-lawyers.
USC Law alumna keeps learning, giving back Alysja Carlisle, vice president and legal counsel at Belk, credits legal education at South Carolina Law for instilling her dedication to the community.
Advancing the police profession and public safety The law school's innovative Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program provides leadership training and research on the state's most pressing concerns.
Judicial Scholars Program Levels the Legal Playing Field Paid judicial internships offer 1Ls hands-on experience, informing their future.
Advancing justice Professor Brown brings drive for justice and equality as the first Mitchell Willoughby Distinguished Professor of Advocacy and Public Justice.
July 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in July 2023.
June 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in June 2023.
Professors reveal initial findings of first-ever statewide study on protective orders The joint effort, coordinated by Lisa Martin and Suzanne Swan, aims to increase access to justice for victims and support for victim advocates.
Class of 2023 celebrates commencement Commencement exercises were held on May 5 in the Horseshoe for the School's Class of 2023.
SC Law jumps 24 places in U.S. News and World Report ranking Changes to evaluative measures and weighted scores reflect the importance of outcomes for graduates.
Celebrating 2023 Award Winners The Law School recognizes students, faculty and staff who have made outstanding achievements in the 2022-2023 academic year.
April 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in April 2023.
USC Law Dean William Hubbard elected to prestigious national academy As a new member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Hubbard joins the ranks of Nobel and Pulitzer prize winners serving the public good.
Civility on the bench USC alumna DeAndrea Benjamin brings even-keel judicial temperament to federal appellate court.
HERstory: Celebrating women's contributions Inaugural DEI event honors the law school's most influential and inspirational women.
March 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in March 2023.
What does ‘moral hazard’ mean? A scholar of financial regulation explains why it’s risky for the government to rescue banks In this article, Prof. Cassandra Jones Havard explains financial recklessness, the importance of "moral hazard," and what happens when a bank is "too big to fail."
Professor collaborates on university's largest Mellon Foundation grant Starting fall 2023, the three-year project will work to increase civic engagement and scholarship.
In Memoriam: Duncan Alford The School of Law community mourns the passing of an exceptional leader, mentor, and friend.
What are the limits of presidential power? In this Q&A, Prof. Derek Black offers insight into executive power and its role in the legal battles over student debt forgiveness.
Madalyn Wasilczuk named 2023-2024 Bellow Scholar Assistant professor and Juvenile Justice Clinic director named a 2023-2024 Bellow Scholar by the Association of American Law Schools for her report on prison deaths in South Carolina.
February 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in February 2023.
Pro Bono program to offer tax assistance For the 31st year, law students and legal professionals volunteer, providing free tax assistance to qualifying South Carolinians.
Professor unveils first-ever statewide access to justice report Elizabeth Chambliss partnered with several state agencies to commission assessment, identifying unmet legal needs in the state.
USC alumna DeAndrea Benjamin confirmed to federal court The U.S. Senate voted 53-44 to confirm DeAndrea G. Benjamin to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Benjamin is a 1997 alumna of USC’s School of Law.
Giving back to move forward Emma Dean '06 prioritizes relationship-building and community in her new role as executive director of SC Bar.
January 2023: Faculty Scholarship & Impact Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in January 2023
What it means to welcome all Faculty, staff, and students step up to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion.
School of Law welcomes ABA president and presents awards at inaugural MLK event Deborah Enix-Ross highlights cornerstones of democracy; Robinson Gray and Center for Heirs' Property honored.
Derek Black recognized among the country's most influential educators Education Week's annual list celebrates elite scholars impacting educational practice and policy.
