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Forging Democracy: The 1776 South Carolina Constitution and its Enduring Impact
The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse is pleased to present “Forging Democracy: The 1776 South Carolina Constitution and its Enduring Impact,” a special event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the 1776 South Carolina Constitution and its lasting impact on the development of representative government, constitutional law, and civic life in South Carolina and the United States. The discussion will explore the historical significance of South Carolina’s first constitution, the political and legal challenges surrounding its creation during the Revolutionary era, and its influence on the evolution of democratic institutions in the state.
The panel will feature distinguished leaders and scholars from the fields of law, government, and history, including the Honorable Jean Hoefer Toal, the former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court; Vincent Sheheen, history professor at the University of South Carolina; and William Watkins, constitutional scholar and attorney. The…
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
LexisNexis - Your Practice-Ready Era: The 2L/3L Research Reset
A 30-minute research refresher for upper-level students preparing for clinics, journals, moot court, externships, and summer employment. The session will cover efficient searching, research organization, validation, and practical ways to use Lexis+ with Protégé. Lunch will be provided.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 397 - Classroom.
TechInLaw LegalTech Seminar - AI and Ethics - Michael Virzi
TechInLaw LegalTech Seminar - AI and Ethics - Michael Virzi.
Admission Cost: $35 for attorneys for CLE credit, $15 for government, non profit, public sector employees for CLE credit. Free to USC faculty, staff and students. Free to public for non CLE event.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
I, Too, Sing America: The Black Affirmation of American Independence
The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse is pleased to present “I, Too, Sing America: The Black Affirmation of American Independence" a special event in recognition of 2026 Constitution Day featuring Professor Lucas Morel from Washington & Lee University.
This event will explore how the principles of the American founding have been understood, interpreted, and affirmed within the African American intellectual and political tradition with a focus on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the civil rights movement. This event will deepen students’ understanding of the enduring significance of America’s founding ideals and will encourage them to engage thoughtfully with how core constitutional principles, such as equality, liberty, and natural rights, have evolved over time. The lecture is part of the Center’s yearlong speaker series, “America 250 and Its Promises: The American Founding and the Abiding Pursuit of its Ideals,” which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the…
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
Medicolegal Conference - Doing Better II: Innovation in Access to Health Care and Legal Justice
Admission Cost: >$175 for professionals needing continuing education credits.
>Free to students and faculty.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
Medicolegal Conference - Doing Better II: Innovation in Access to Health Care and Legal Justice
Admission Cost: >$175 for professionals needing continuing education credits.
>Free to students and faculty.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
Abraham Lincoln's American Revolution: How the 16th President Would Celebrate the 250th
The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse is pleased to present “Abraham Lincoln's American Revolution: How the 16th President Would Celebrate the 250th” featuring Professor Allen Guelzo, a leading scholar of American political thought and professor of humanities at the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida.
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Professor Guelzo will deliver a lecture exploring how President Lincoln understood the American Revolution as the great event of American history from which he drew conclusions about equality, the consent of the governed, and the nature of the revolution itself. The lecture will discuss how Lincoln drew inspiration from the nation’s Founders, which strengthened his resolve that the terrible costs of the Civil War would bring the nation "a new birth of freedom."
The lecture is part of the Center’s yearlong speaker series, “America 250 and Its Promises: The American Founding and the Abiding…
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
TechInLaw LegalTech Seminar " Chatrie vs. US" Supreme Court Ruling With Ashley Berry
Admission Cost: •$45 for attorneys attending for CLE credit.
•$10 for South Carolina state and municipal government employees, federal government employees, as well as non-profit organizations attending for CLE credit.
•Free to University of South Carolina faculty and staff (for CLE credit as well), as well as students, and also to the public for non-CLE credit.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
SC Law Review Alumni Gathering
SC Law Review Alumni Gathering.
Admission Cost: free by invitation.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Taylor House 1501 Senate St 107, Taylor House 1501 Senate St 100, Taylor House 1501 Senate St 102.