Joseph F. Rice School of Law

2025 News

Retired Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty honored by Supreme Court and Governor during portrait unveiling ceremony

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.

Inspiring future appellate advocates

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.

Compassion at the heart of "The Global Nexus" symposium

SC Journal of International Law and Business event centered on "Business, Human Rights, and Sustainability in the Nuclear Age."

Generative AI and access to justice

At the law school's second annual TechInLaw Symposium, experts explore the crucial role of technology in maintaining an equitable justice system.

Innovating for safety

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.

Law school recognizes advocates and hears from ABA president-elect during annual MLK ceremony

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.

Law professor climbs public influence rankings among country's top education scholars

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.

Cross-continental classroom

Students gain a global legal perspective by taking courses in the UK.

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