The Charleston School of Law hosted Spring Orientation for new students in preparation for the Spring 2023 law school semester which began today.

According to the Admissions Office at Charleston Law, the demographics of the Spring 2023 incoming class are:

• Median age: 24
• 42% male/58% female
• 53% are residents of South Carolina/47% are non-residents
• College background: 22 colleges and universities are represented in the incoming class

“We are excited to welcome our newest students to Charleston School of Law,” said Larry Cunningham, Provost and Dean. “They are well-prepared for the rigorous academic program ahead of them, and we are confident they will excel as students and lawyers.”

Spring Schedule

The spring semester at Charleston Law will feature the 15th annual Law & Society symposium on Friday, February 24 at the Charleston Museum Auditorium. The event will present issues related to climate change and the law. 

In addition, the Moot Court at the law school will compete in seven events this spring including a trip to Vienna, Austria for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.

The Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 13 at the McAlister Fieldhouse on the campus of The Citadel. For more information, visit  charlestonlaw.edu/commencement.

Interested in Law School?

If you are interested in learning more about our academic programs, meet our faculty and students, and see Charleston, Charleston School of Law welcomes you to come visit us for Open House.

In-person Open House events are scheduled for the fall and throughout the spring. RSVP here. Events begin with breakfast or lunch with professors and deans and include a campus tour, mock class, Q&A with current students, and information session on the application process or programs offered at the law school.