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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

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Law schools must navigate a now more complex terrain, forced to weigh the benefits that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives yield 6 against legal exposure because of litigious organizations such as the American Alliance for Equal Rights targeting programs that purport to address racial disparities by accounting for race.

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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

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When most people think of a law degree, they envision a career in traditional fields such as litigation,corporate law, or criminal defense. However, a law degree offers a versatile skill set that can be applied across various industries and professions. However, only 51% were working in law firms. 2 The ABA reported 7.6%

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Natural Disasters & Legal Ramifications

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Law Library’s libguide, Natural Disaster Laws and Resources , and these library books: Ducktown Smoke / D. Lindsay Twedt Charleston School of Law Juris Doctor Candidate, December 2024 Staff Editor, Charleston Law Review Research Fellow, Sol Blatt Jr. Law Library Check out Sol Blatt, Jr. Maysilles, KF 1298.M39

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Mental Health Pre-Trial Diversion

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11 Downsides Include: Exploiting the System : Some defense law firms actively market the Mental health Diversion program as a way to avoid criminal prosecution. Law Library contains books and articles on mental health law, criminal law, and other similar subjects. Law and Mental Health: a Case-Based Approach / Robert G.

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The Final Verdict: Examining the Death Penalty in the United States and South Carolina

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With recent changes to state law, including the reinstatement of alternative execution methods, South Carolina has once again found itself at the center of the national debate on capital punishment. The law aimed to resume executions that had been on hold for than a decade. Understanding Capital Punishment Law / Linda E.

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HeinOnline’s Military Legal Resources

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The Charleston School of Law has had the privilege of cultivating close connections with multiple branches of the U.S. As a result, the law school has been inspired to expand its academic offerings, including courses focused on military law and military justice. Sol Blatt, Jr. Image used with permission, HeinOnline.

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Balancing Rights and Public Health: Addressing America’s Gun Violence Crisis

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7 Within years of the advisory, cigarette sales declined significantly, largely due to the new regulations and laws implemented to combat the crisis. 7 Within years of the advisory, cigarette sales declined significantly, largely due to the new regulations and laws implemented to combat the crisis. Cottrol, Call Number: KF3941.A7