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Justice Verdin Swearing-In Address

Tue Nov 12, 2024

Read Justice Letitia H. Verdin's remarks to new SC Bar admittees, given at their swearing-in ceremony on November 12, 2024.

2024 MSMT Regional Results

Mon Nov 11, 2024

The results are in! Find out who has advanced to the state competition and the regional award winners for professionalism & civility.

Fall 2024 Judicial Qualifications Committee Report

Mon Oct 28, 2024

The SC Bar Judicial Qualifications Committee has released its recommendations for candidates seeking judicial election during the Fall 2024 cycle.

Computation of Time–Extension of Prior Orders

Fri Oct 4, 2024

Based on continued issues caused by Hurricane Helene, the Supreme Court has issued an Order extending the declaration of statewide filing "holidays" for the purpose of computing time in the courts of this state through Wednesday October 9, 2024.

SC Courts and Hurricane Helene Information

Thu Oct 3, 2024

For the latest information about SC Judicial Branch closures and delays, please visit their website at www.sccourts.org

A Message from the President

Sun Sep 1, 2024

In the September issue of SC Lawyer Magazine, President Shaheena Bennett reflects on her time volunteering as a mock trial judge for the Town of Moncks Corner "Rookies in Blue" summer camp program.

Judicial Qualifications Results

Fri Oct 6, 2023

The SC Bar Judicial Qualifications Committee evaluates all candidates for selection to the South Carolina Supreme Court, South Carolina Court of Appeals, South Carolina Circuit and Family Courts and Administrative Law Judges.

A Message from the President - September 2023

Tue Sep 19, 2023

During my remarks when I was sworn in as President and in my July column in this magazine, I asked that as members of the South Carolina Bar, we focus on four topics in the coming year. Those areas of focus are (1) access to justice/pro bono; (2) wellness for both our mental and physical wellbeing; (3) diversity in our membership and profession; and (4) and the focus of this column, civility.