High heels and Birkenstocks—those are the philosophical shoes that University of South Carolina School of Law’s Pam Robinson, Pro Bono program director, feels honored to fill. An outstanding example of both confidence and modesty in the area of public service, it is no surprise that Robinson received the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) Foundation’s […]
For the 23rd year, free tax return assistance will be available to low income and elderly South Carolinians through the University of South Carolina School of Law. The service will be provided by law students participating in the school’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Tax return preparation will be conducted in the lobby of […]
In recognition of its 24 years of dedicated commitment to helping the abused and neglected children of Richland County, the USC Law Pro Bono Program recently received the 2013 Community Spirit Award from the Richland County CASA Foundation. Over the years many law students have served as volunteer guardians ad litem where they represent the […]
South Carolina veterans in need of legal help filing or appealing a benefits claim with the US Department of Veterans Affairs will soon be getting just that, thanks to a partnership between the Richland County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (RCBA YLD), and the Service Members and Veterans in Law (SVL), a student organization of […]
Pam Robinson, the tireless director of the University of South Carolina School of Law Pro Bono program, will be a special guest at the White House for a reception on Monday, July 15, as officials announce the 5,000th Daily Point of Light. The event will also celebrate President George H. W. Bush’s vision for the […]
Assistant Professor of Law Jaclyn Cherry has been named one of four reporters for the American Law Institute’s (ALI) project, “Principles of the Law of Charitable Nonprofit Organizations.” The project’s goal is to set forth and clarify the law of charitable nonprofits. When the text is published, it will serve as the first resource in […]
Daniel Craig, a third-year law student and native of Woodruff, South Carolina, was recently recognized with the Hugh L. Willcox Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award from the University of South Carolina School of Law. The award is presented to a student who not only demonstrates a dedication to public service and volunteerism, but […]
Columbia, SC… From February 9 to March 30, University of South Carolina School of Law students will volunteer their time to provide free tax assistance to the low income and elderly community. Through the school’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program—now in its 22nd year—students will prepare and file simple South Carolina and federal tax […]
By Peggy Binette, peggy@mailbox.sc.edu, 803-777-5400 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever does.” Margaret Mead’s words perfectly describe the work of the South Carolina’s Children’s Justice Task Force, says its newly elected chair, Pamela Robinson, director of the Pro Bono […]