Situated in Charleston, SC, the Charleston School Law was recently established in 2003. As a private institution, the Charleston School of Law was founded by five well-known attorneys and judges based in Charleston. Their aim was to continue the goals of the Forensic Club, the first-ever law school in Southern U.S. Although this school is not yet fully accredited by the American Bar Association or ABA because it was just recently established, this institution was given provisional accreditation in 2006. The Charleston School of Law held its first graduation ceremony last May of 2007 at the Citadel. (1)
Because this school was just recently established, facilities within the campus are somewhat limited. Nevertheless, as a student of this institution, you can take advantage of the school’s media center, online bookstore and library, and excellent career services. (2) As a student of the Charleston School of Law, you also get to experience enriching externship and pro bono programs. As a matter of fact, you are required to finish a 30-hour pro bono program before you could earn your Juris Doctor degree.(3)
If you think that getting a degree from the Charleston School of Law is well beyond your budget, you can always apply for the LRAP or Loan Repayment Assistance Program. You are entitled to this program if you were able to complete at least a six-month public service-related work along with having a current student loan. (4) This institution also offer services which can help you learn more about proper money management, basics of getting a student loan, and guidelines on credit management, how to read a credit report, and on making important financial decisions. You can also take adavantage of the school’s COA or Cost Of Attendance budget. This budget includes tuition fees, transportation, food, and lodging expenses, supplies, and books. (5)
The Charleston School of Law has several publications — the Federal Courts Law Review (printed edition), the Charleston Law Review, and the MALABU or the Maritime Law Bulletin. All of these publications encourage students and academicians to enrich their learning experiences through scholarly works and article writing. (6)
(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_School_of_Law
(2) http://www.charlestonlaw.org/about2.htm
(3) http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/lawschools/193.html
(4) http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/lawschools/193.html
(5) http://www.charlestonlaw.org/admissions/financial_aid.htm
(6) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_School_of_Law