Author Archives: Pam Robinson

Brrr, dates set for Richland County CASA training

January 23,24, 25, 30, 31 and Feb 1st from 5:30-8:30 in Room 389 are the training dates for the Richland County CASA Program.

If you want to make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child this is the project for you.  Afraid of babies? No problem, teens also need guardians ad litem.

This project does require an application which is available by stopping by the Pro Bono Office, Room 386.  RIchland County CASA also needs you to commit for 18 months but not to worry if you are going to be out of the Midlands in the summer, they can cover for you.

This is an important program that needs dedicated volunteers.  You will be appointed by a Family Court judge but will always have an attorney to represent you in court. and yes, you do need to attend all of the training dates so plan ahead!

Stuff you can use-Communication

Need a refresher in communication skills?  This article was great!

The Millennial’s Guide To Law School Communication

Do you know T.H.I.N.K before you speak?  T.H.I.N.K. is a tool to use before your speak. Ask yourself these questions before uttering something really stupid or offensive.

Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it inspiring? Is it necessary? Is it kind?  Each no is more reason not to say it, email it, text it!

Operation Bedroll is underway!

Operation Bedroll is a joint project of the USC School of Law Library and Pro Bono Program.  The goal is to re-purpose clean, used plastic bags into bedrolls for the local homeless population.

The motto is: Create—-Conserve——Care

Bring your plastic bag stash to one of the collection boxes located in the pantry across from the Pro Bono Office, the Reference Desk in the Law Library and near the microwave in the Commons.

The bags will be collected and repurposed into “plarn”  plastic yarn!  The plarn will be crocheted  into bedrolls!

Why are plastic bedrolls best for the homeless population?  The plastic web creates a barrier between the person, sleeping bag or blanket and the ground, resulting in less loss of body heat and a drier surface  There are a myriad of reasons why someone is sleeping outside, sometimes by choice and other times because they have fallen on hard times.  Homelessness is complicated but as human beings they deserve our kindness and care,  It can all start with a plastic bag!

10,000 pounds of food =PIZZA Party

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You did it!  The goal of Harvest Hope-oween was to collect 10,000 pounds of food and money for Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Your reward as promised!  Dean Wilcox is springing for pizza for everyone who participated.

Join us in the courtyard on Tuesday, Oct. 31st. at 12:30!  See you there and don’t be afraid!

 

 

Celebrate Pro Bono !!

THE ABA has designated Oct 22-28 as Celebrate Pro Bono Week. It is a time to highlight the amazing efforts to help those in need with legal assistance.  As much as we celebrate the ongoing efforts this week it is important to be engaged with pro bono activities all year long!  Like Law School!

Use this week to take a few moments to peruse the myriad of opportunities listed on the website http://law.sc.edu/pro_bono and decide what works for you. How do you want to make a difference?  It is never too early to start rounding out that application. Prove to potential employers that you are more than a brain but that you have heart!

The ethic of pro bono services is fostered in law school and can shape a successful career!