Author Archives: Pam Robinson

Before the JD Research Results

AALS (the Association of American Law Schools) conducted extensive research into why and when people decide to go to law school. The results are interesting and worth noting. A relative is considered the most important motivator in making the decision to go to law school and public service opportunities is a major reason for becoming a lawyer!

Think back to your decision time!  What were you thinking?

Read the Highlights here https://www.aals.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BJDReportsHghlights.pdf

PEANUTS!

You either love boiled peanuts or hate them but it turns out that a Boiled Peanut Festival is a great way to raise money for a no-kill animal shelter!  Help needed bagging and selling our boiled peanuts on Sept. 29th. The most bags sold WINS a prize. It is not about the peanuts it’s all about the winning!

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445a8a82ea1fc1-palmetto

Help select the flavor we will submit on Sept 20th for a tasting and voting.

 

 

Letter writing

If you have a few hours a month and are willing to learn how to correspond with prisoners, we have the project for you. Working under the direction of a staff attorney at the SC Bar volunteers will research and prepare responses to letters from prisoners.  This is a great way to put those research and drafting skills into action. Yes, this is suitable for 1L’s. The letters will range from complaints about the system, the food to claims of innocence ( often with case law citations!)

Time commitment: 1-2 hours a month. After the initial meeting the lawyer much of the work can be done offsite and at a time convenient to you.

A perfect way to hone writing and issue spotting skills

Contact the Pro Bono Program today to get started: Robinspd@law.sc.edu

walk, run, or stand around!

The 22nd Annual WIL to Run 5K is set for the morning of September 29. Register today to walk or run but if you just want to volunteer, your help is needed.  You have the skills to do this! Hand out water or stand on a street corner and direct runners! Cheerleading welcomed!

Contact Patty West Morr if you want to volunteer. pwest@email.sc.edu

Register to run or walk at: www.strictlyrunning.com