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A labor of love

Wed Jan 18, 2023

As a young attorney, Charles Norris of Whelan Mellen & Norris, LLC in Charleston, knew he wanted to advance his understanding of civil law. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Norris was inspired during his clerkship with Judge George Coleman when he noticed a notebook with summarized cases Judge Coleman would take to court with him. 

Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School Wins 2022 State Middle School Mock Trial Championship

Wed Dec 14, 2022

For a consecutive third year, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School of Johnston in Edgefield County was named the winner of the South Carolina Bar’s State Middle School Mock Trial competition. This event was held in person for the first time in two years.

Story Behind the Story: Jurassic Law

Wed Dec 14, 2022

Charleston Law School student, Addison Osborne’s inspiration to write Jurassic Law: South Carolina's Paleontology and Its Connection With the Legal Field came from his childhood passion for prehistoric life. Even though he is studying the law, his love for paleontology has stayed with him throughout the years.

Emma T. Dean named South Carolina Bar Executive Director

Wed Dec 7, 2022

Columbia attorney Emma T. Dean has been named executive director of the South Carolina Bar.

Going the Extra Mile for Mock Trial

Mon Nov 28, 2022

Parrish Nordan of Dallas, Texas took Raising the Bar to a new level earlier this month when he flew from the Lonestar State to judge the South Carolina Bar Middle School Mock Trial Regional Competition.