As part of its mission to advance the administration of justice and contribute to the development of the law and legal theory, South Carolina Law holds a variety of conferences and symposia on issues of state, national, and international importance each year. Members of the legal community and the public are encouraged to attend and learn more about the latest legal research on the day’s pressing issues.
January 14, 2020: For one evening only, the Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom will transform into a theatre to tell the story of an iconic trial lawyer known for his courtroom theatrics – Clarence Darrow.
January 30-31, 2020: Thought leaders and influencers of prospective law students from colleges and universities across South Carolina are invited to this workshop, where they will have the chance to meet other advisors, discuss shared issues and challenges, learn about admission to law school and the careers available to graduates, and discuss ways that institutions can work together to contribute to a diverse and talented student pipeline.
February 21, 2020: The South Carolina Law Review's 2020 symposium will focus on what is being done to combat various types of human trafficking in the United States and abroad. Additional details forthcoming.
March 5, 2020: The 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute will bring together national experts from all vertical industries to share best practices in preventing and responding to a cyberattack. Additional details forthcoming.
The Cybersecurity Legal Institute is a must for CEOs, CIOs, CISOs, in-house counsel, practicing attorneys, and others looking to protect themselves from cybersecurity threats.
The Knowlton Visiting Scholar Program brings together faculty and students from various departments to promote interdisciplinary discussion and scholarship. The Knowlton Scholar delivers a public lecture, moderates an interdisciplinary seminar of faculty drawn from various departments of the University, and meets with students.
The Media Law School provides selected journalists with the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the key stages of civil and criminal proceedings and to learn enough basic law to report accurately on many important issues in the news.
This event honors Rudolph Barnes’ interests and engagement through an annual program examining problems of law and morality understood in the broadest sense.