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We encourage you to visit us during our Open House and Information Sessions to learn to learn about all of the great things happening at the Charleston School of Law. Date: Jan. 10. Learn more >>>

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GIVING BACK: Students recognized for service
Four students at the Charleston School of Law have been honored for their commitment to public service in the school's Giving Back campaign: 2L Danielle Young and 3Ls Tyler Bryant Brown, Katie Fowler and Brad Mitchell. Click this Giving Back link to learn more.

Foundation opens Schexnayder Memorial Fund
The Charleston School of Law Foundation has set up a fund to honor the memory of the late Michael Schexnayder, who died earlier this month. To make a contribution, please click here. Please note on your contribution that it should be directed to the Schexnayder Fund. Contact Fund officials if you have any questions.

Law school co-sponsored November's American Indian Expo
The Charleston School of Law was a partner in presenting the American Indian Expo: From Culture to Survival, which was held Nov. 14 and Nov. 15.

Law school to host 2nd annual national moot court competition
The Charleston School of Law will host the second annual CSOL National Moot Court Competition on Feb. 5-7, 2009, at the Historic Embassy Suites in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. The issue will be a relevant topic of constitutional law. Click here for details.

Law school pushes for more diversity
The Charleston School of Law has a black student population of more than 9 percent -- higher than the national average -- but its Office of Diversity Initiatives is pushing new ways to get minorities interested in law school, as outlined in an Oct. 19 story in The Post and Courier.

School hosts successful Law School Preview Day
More than 50 students from around the Carolinas took part Oct. 4 in Law School Preview Day, an innovative way for area first-generation college students, minority undergraduates and others to learn more about law school, its benefits and how to apply. If you want more information, contact the Office of Diversity Initiatives or the Office of Admissions.

• Nov. 20, 5 p.m.: 3L Ring Ceremony. Location: Courtroom, AT&T Building.
• Nov. 26: Last day of classes. Library closes at midnight
• Nov. 27: School and library closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
• Nov. 28 - Dec. 1: Reading period. Library open for extended hours.
• Dec. 2 - Dec. 13: Final exam period.
• Dec. 14, 2 p.m.: Fall 2008 graduation. Click here for more info. Location: Charleston Museum Auditorium, 360 Meeting St.
• Jan. 7 - Jan. 9, 2009: Bridge the Gap. Location: Charleston School of Law. More: Admissions.

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The Charleston School of Law offers students the unique opportunity to study the time-honored practice of law amid the beauty and grace of one of the South's oldest and most prestigious cities -- Charleston, S.C. Tracing its origins to the 1825 formation of The Forensic Club, the Charleston School of Law is reinvigorating the study of law in Charleston by offering a rich, comprehensive three-year program rooted in excellence. Not only will students be able to take advantage of mentoring and externship programs offered in conjunction with Charleston's collegial, professional Bar, they will get a firsthand look at the study of law in a city anchored by an area known as the Four Corners of Law.