YLD celebrates Law Week 2013
YLD held a number of statewide public service projects during the first week in May in observance of its annual Community Law Week. The Division participated in the Cocky’s Reading Express program to promote children’s literacy, reading aloud to 844 children statewide and providing 2260 books for students to take home. The Division also held blood drives and a canned food drive and staffed Ask-A-Lawyer phone banks to assist the public with legal questions. View the complete list of YLD volunteers here.

YLD awarded grants from ABA
YLD was awarded two grants from the American Bar Association to support its “Color of Justice” and “How to Be a Real Lawyer” projects. The grants were funded by the ABA on behalf of its Young Lawyers Division through the Fund for Justice and Education. Read the complete release online.

iCivics Day 2013
YLD held its second annual iCivics Day May 20. Seventy YLD volunteers visited 44 schools throughout the state and presented to more than 5800 fourth and fifth-grade students on the importance of democracy, separation of powers and Federalism, and individual rights and the Bill of Rights. Watch the WLTX coverage of Bradley Elementary School online.


Courthouse Keys, Florence
On May 9, young lawyers of the 12th Circuit met at Burger Bar in Florence and interacted with members of the judiciary. This event allowed members of YLD to fellowship with each other and with federal and state judges.


YLD mingles with YBA at prefessional developement event, Rock Hill
The 16th Circuit young lawyers joined the Young Bankers of York County for a presentation by Laura Ulrich, Economics Professor at Winthrop University on May 2. Prof. Ulrich discussed financial matters of revelancy to attorneys and bankers such as the housing market and student loans.


Courthouse Keys, Greenville
The 13th Circuit held a Courthouse Keys event April 24 at Soby's in Greenville. The Hon. Alex Kinlaw talked with young lawyers about their practices and experiences in family court, and shared his experiences as a practitioner and judge.


Habitat for Humanity Wills Clinic, Sumter
The Habitat for Humanity Wills Clinic Committee held an event on April 13, providing wills, health care powers of attorney and living wills to 22 Habitat homeowners. Thank you to the 12 volunteers and everyone who made the clinic a success! Click here for a list of upcoming clinics and how to get involved.


SC Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Legal assistance is needed for the following organizations, and volunteer law clerks are available through the Carolina Clerks Program. To accept one of these cases and for additional information, please contact Pamela Robinson at robinspd@law.sc.edu.