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We're excited to welcome the newest faculty members to the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law for the fall semester. Get to know the scholars joining our community and the expertise they'll bring to our classrooms, research and service.
New 1L student Emma Kate Connelly, '29 and '26 USC broadcast journalism, chose to attend Joseph F. Rice School of Law because she is passionate about USC and the state of South Carolina. She also was drawn to the law school's initiatives to serve the less fortunate.
USC Rice Law's Pro Bono Program benefits community, law students and volunteer attorneys
Congratulations to the J.D. graduates at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law!
An evening of opportunity: Law students had a unique opportunity to meet and connect with judges and judicial clerks from many levels of the judiciary during a networking reception held at the law school on October 2nd.
3L Morgan Mercer and 3L Carolyn Barrett earned second and third place, respectively, for papers completed in the Fall 2024 Disability Law in the Workplace seminar.
The Office of Academic Success helps students thrive in law school from first-week basics to bar prep.
Chris Cowan, executive director of the Rice School of Law's Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program presented at the annual meeting of the FBI National Academy Associates, European Chapter.
The new class continues the school's tradition of high academic achievement and dedication to learning.
Recognized for its innovative and impactful programming, the Society fosters dialogue among students, scholars, and legal professionals--setting a national example of professionalism in legal education.
As a 2025 Janet D. Steiger Fellow, rising 2L Abby Cundiff is interning with the South Carolina Attorney General's Office in the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
The Center welcomed teachers from throughout South Carolina to hear from local and national leaders in civics education and classroom management.
Law school and SC Bar co-host “Memory Hold the Door” ceremony to recognize contributions of legal professionals who exhibited high ethical and professional standards during their lives.
William Rees ('25) received a Burton Award for excellence in legal writing for his South Carolina Law Review article on law enforcement and privacy.
2018 classmates bond over marathons and motherhood, supported by a familiar, nurturing presence.
The Lawyers as Leaders class features multidisciplinary experts throughout the semester, who share their experiences as leaders.
Panelists at the annual South Carolina Law Review event encouraged attendees to think critically about legal institutions and consider opportunities for reform.
The Supreme Court of South Carolina held a special term of court on April 22, 2025, to unveil the official portrait of retired Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty, honoring his distinguished service and lasting contributions to the judiciary and the citizens of South Carolina.
The Honorable J. Michelle Childs ('91) of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, the Honorable Albert Diaz, chief judge of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and attorneys Bill Nettles and Tejinder Singh shared their experience, advice and insight with law students.
SC Journal of International Law and Business event centered on "Business, Human Rights, and Sustainability in the Nuclear Age."
At the law school's second annual TechInLaw Symposium, experts explore the crucial role of technology in maintaining an equitable justice system.
US Department of Transportation Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee, on which Professor Bryant Walker Smith serves as vice chair, releases 99-page report with straightforward recommendations to harness innovation for the public good.
During the Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., three organizations received awards for legal advocacy, and one distinguished guest received a special recognition.
Ranked No. 30 overall, Derek Black is the only full-time law professor to appear on Education Week's annual rankings of top scholars impacting educational practice and policy.
Students gain a global legal perspective by taking courses in the UK.
Expert faculty support students and community members through the law school's eight in-house clinics.
Faculty scholarship, news and impact published in December 2024.
Sara Cano Zuleta ('19 political science and government, '24 law) knows firsthand the challenges immigrants face gaining legal status. Now, as an Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow, she’s using her law degree to help other immigrants.
Rebecca Plevel's heritage and expertise energize her research on Native American copyright law and advocacy for a more thorough legal education.
"Professor B" becomes the law school's most recent honorary inductee to the Order of Barristers, a national society for excellence in trial advocacy, oral advocacy, and brief writing.
The Jeffcoat Public Interest Fellowship reinforces the firm's commitment to the common good.
Faculty scholarship, news and impact published in November 2024.
"All-stars" in the estate planning and tax fields came to Columbia, including alumnus and U.S. Tax Court Judge Adam B. Landy.
Seiner selected for distinguished board by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
Faculty scholarship, news and impact published in October 2024.
More than 100 years later, the meticulously restored historic home now houses the law school's admissions office alongside the master of studies in law and certificate programs.
The Honorable Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. '75 held a civil court hearing on election law for students to observe in the historic Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
Faculty scholarship, news and impact published in September 2024.
JD and Master of Legal Studies programs welcome new faculty.
Bryant Walker Smith, associate professor of law and an expert on emerging technologies, is one of three faculty members tapped by Vice President for Research Julius Fridriksson to guide Propel AI as it launches this semester.
USC Rice School of Law students establish the founding chapter of the Lincoln-Douglas Society, a neutral platform for civil discourse on the country's most controversial topics.
The new 1Ls are part of the largest applicant pool and most selective admissions cycle in the law school's history.
Law school namesake and legal trailblazer Joe Rice rides high in the saddle.
Faculty scholarship, news and impact published in August 2024.
After more than 30 years serving the South Carolina judiciary, alumnus The Honorable John W. Kittredge ascended to the most senior office of the state's highest court.
Faculty scholarship, news and impact published in July 2024.
The inaugural Richard Scott Joye Trial College gave SC criminal defense attorneys a unique opportunity to earn continuing legal education credits through hands-on training without leaving the state.
Alumnus Joe Rice builds strong legal team by nurturing and empowering attorneys.
Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in June 2024.
After her investiture, Verdin will be the only woman serving on the state Supreme Court, and just the third woman to take the bench in the Court's history.
Externships offer law students real life experience with practicing judges and attorneys.
Professor Jacqueline Fox is researching and comparing national health care expenditures in the English, Australian, U.S. through her ground-breaking Fulbright Global Scholar project.
Claire Raj works on Department of Education project to protect rights of students with disabilities.
Talent, chemistry and preparation form the foundation that makes Mock Trial program one of the country's best.
Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in May 2024.
Students worked alongside attorneys in Hartsville, SC earlier this month developing their legal skills while providing wills, durable healthcare powers of attorney, and expungements to those who qualify for assistance.
Pappas graduates with a Master of Social Work from USC and her juris doctorate with a Children's Law Concentration from the Joseph F. Rice School of Law.
Commencement exercises were held May 3 in the Horseshoe for the School's Class of 2024.
The USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law hosted students from Hopkins Middle School for a series of programs on legal storytelling and the chance to be part of a courtroom in action.
The Law School recognizes students, faculty and staff who have made outstanding achievements in the 2023-2024 academic year
Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in April 2024.
The law school's low-income Tax Clinic provides free legal assistance to qualifying taxpayers in disputes against the IRS.
The highest honor given by the law school, these awards recognize alumni nominated by their peers for their professionalism, competency, and integrity.
A native of Fairfax, South Carolina, Loadholt earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of South Carolina in 1965 and his law degree from USC in 1968.
The multi-disciplinary collaboration provides the first glimpse of data on Orders of Protection at the state and local level throughout South Carolina.
Students observed oral arguments for three cases heard by Chief Judge Albert Diaz, Judge A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr. '89, and Judge William B. Traxler, Jr '73.
Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in March 2024.
Professor Marcia Zug shares her thoughts as well as a brief history of divorce, marriage, and the "marital bargain."
2L Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk balances basketball and law school.
Law professor Josh Eagle works to expand public beach access.
Faculty scholarship, news, and impact published in February 2024.
Creighton Waters '96 delivered keynote on technology used in 2023 Alex Murdaugh trial.
Three-time USC graduate Adam B. Landy '09 is one of three nominees for the US Tax Court.
Law school honors the passing of a distinguished alumnus and WWII veteran.
Law students volunteer to help community members prepare tax documents and enhance their legal skills with guidance from professor Clint Wallace.