Mission
This Committee works to protect the residents of South Carolina from the Unauthorized Practice of Law.
Committee & Volunteer Sign Up
Pending the new 2026-2027 fiscal year updates, Committee information is currently being updated.
The UPL Committee promotes education of Bar members and the public about unauthorized practice of law in South Carolina and offers the below resources and materials to our members. If you, your firm or group would like to arrange for one of our members to give a presentation on this topic, please contact Eileen Carrouth.
Resources for Bar Members
- UPL Powerpoint Presentation
- Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services (pdf)
- SC Lawyer March 2019 | You Best Protect Your Neck: A Guide to Preventing Your Non-Attorney Staff from Engaging in UPL
- Presention by UPL Committee November 2019 | The Unauthorized Practice of Law in South Carolina (pdf for download)
How to File a UPL (Unauthorized Practice of Law) Complaint
The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office investigates UPL Complaints. Please see their website for more information and the UPL Complaint Form.
File a UPL (Unauthorized Practice of Law) Complaint
Upcoming Meetings
There are no upcoming public events at this time.