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Welcome Class of 2022
Looking forward to explaining the many benefits of being involved with the Pro Bono Program on Thursday, August 15th at 2:15. I love presenting this speech to the new students.
Hopefully they will enjoy the Pro Bono Program Movie, 2019 showing in the Perrin Lobby during lunch on Thursday. A visual reminder of how important Pro Bono if the profession and to law school experience.
New semester, New Pro Bono Opportunity
The Pro Bono Program has agreed to work with the national organization, Root and Rebound. They work to address the barriers faced by those who have been incarcerated. Communities can help as can policies that promote self-sufficiency. Students will initially be working on research and drafting of a resource library. Other activities include research on policy changes and participation in public information sessions. This is not a program for everyone. Plan on talking with the Pro Bono Program if you are at all interested not only helping this population but also reentry issues.
A full job description and expectations is located on the Pro Bono Program Website
1 Minute, TODAY
Over 
the next 24 hours we ask that you estimate the number of hours you have spent in the past academic year engaged in Pro Bono Program projects. Estimate your time as a GAL, conducting intake at the HELP Clinic, prepared wills, answered questions at a Friday Blitz, researched for a pro bono client, cooked soup or chili, interviewing clients or any of a myriad of other projects. It is simple: click on this link, answer three questions and you are done! http://bit.ly/ProBonoPoll
Thank you in advance for taking 1 minute to report and for the unlimited time you have given making a difference!
Have questions? No problem, we have answers contact the Pro Bono Program at: Robinspd@law.sc.edu
New Probate Ct. Guardians ad Litem
A new team of law student volunteers have been trained and soon will be joining an already active team serving as guardians ad litem in Richland County Probate Court guardianship and conservatorship cases. They will investigate, interview, advocate and recommend rights to be retained for alleged incapacitated persons. The old program, Probate Ct. Special Visitors was replaced by the Probate Court GAL Project when the law changed on Jan. 1, 2019
Congratulations to: Will Anderson, Thomas Brown, Clare Kelly, Emily Lary, Johnna Menke, Zach Ohanesian, Konnor Owen,Christina Perry, Melanie Rice, Renique Robinson, Carlee Taber, and Mackenzie Thomas