Networking - South Carolina Bar

Get Involved with the South Carolina Bar

One of the best ways to grow professionally and make a meaningful contribution to the legal community is by connecting with other legal professionals who share your interests, practice areas, and concerns. Consider joining a South Carolina Bar Committee, Section, Task Force, or Division.

Membership in one or more of the South Carolina Bar's Committees, Sections, Taskforce or Divisions provides valuable opportunities to connect and collaborate with legal professionals who share your practice areas and professional interests. Membership allows you to enhance your overall Bar experience by focusing on the specific needs and challenges of your practice.

These programs offer a variety of benefits, including:

Educational and informational newsletters
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs
Electronic discussion groups and mailing lists
Networking and leadership opportunities
Projects and initiatives that serve both members and the public

Whether you are looking to expand your professional network, stay current on legal developments, or become more involved in the profession, joining a Section is an excellent way to engage with your legal community.

Committee Sign-Ups

Committee appointments are made annually during the fiscal year transition.

Sign-up period: June 1–30
Committee memberships do not automatically renew
Members must sign up each year to be considered for appointment

Joining a committee is a rewarding way to expand your professional network, share your knowledge, and contribute to the continued success of the South Carolina Bar.

Serving on a South Carolina Bar Committee is an excellent way to meet new colleagues, develop leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact on the legal profession and the communities we serve. All members are encouraged to volunteer their expertise, time, and talents to support the work of the Bar and advance the profession.

Committee activities and time commitments vary depending on each committee's purpose, projects, and meeting schedule. Most committees meet through a combination of in-person meetings, virtual platforms, and conference calls, making participation accessible for members across the state.

Section Sign-Ups

Section memberships are selected annually during the Bar license renewal process.

Sign-up period: During annual license dues renewal, ending December 31
Section memberships do not automatically renew
Members must enroll each year to continue their participation

Joining a Section is a valuable way to stay informed, become more involved in the legal profession, and connect with colleagues who share your interests and areas of practice.

Membership in one or more of the South Carolina Bar's 18 Sections provides opportunities to connect and collaborate with attorneys who share your practice areas and professional interests. Section membership allows you to tailor your Bar experience to the specific needs of your practice while expanding your professional network.

Sections offer a variety of benefits, including:

Newsletters and practice-area updates
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs
Electronic discussion groups and mailing lists
Networking and leadership opportunities
Projects and initiatives that benefit both members and the public

Young Lawyers Division (YLD): A professional service organization of the South Carolina Bar that serves members in good standing who are either under the age of 36 or have been admitted to the South Carolina Bar as their first bar within the past five years.

Senior Lawyers Division: A professional service organization of the South Carolina Bar that serves members in good standing who are 60 years of age or older.

Task Forces: Special-purpose groups established by the South Carolina Bar to address specific issues or initiatives. Membership is by appointment only.