Cofc Legal Affairs

The pre-legal counselling program has several different elements. First, there is an INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL from the Program Director, currently Dr. Claire Wofford in the Department of Political Science. In addition to her PhD, Dr. Wofford holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law, teaches several law-related courses, and is well equipped to give you advice and guidance if you are considering law school. We now have an assistant principal, Briana McGinnis, who has studied legal theory and taught courses on law. The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal advice to the college`s senior administration, board of trustees, faculty, staff, and other staff acting on behalf of the college. Led by General Counsel Angela B. Mulholland, our knowledgeable and accessible staff strives to respond in a timely manner and provide relevant advice. Our goal is to facilitate the College`s mission to provide quality education in the arts and sciences, education and business by providing the best possible legal advice. DISCLAIMER: These documents are presented here for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice on any particular matter or the establishment of an individual lawyer-client relationship.

Legal advice must be based on facts and circumstances related to a particular legal issue. For legal advice on matters relating to the College as part of your official responsibilities, please contact a member of the Office of Legal Affairs. As you can see, the Pre-Legal Advice Program has a wealth of resources to help you. Look at all the links on the left or contact Dr. Wofford in woffordcb@cofc.edu or Dr. McGinnis in mcginnisbl@cofc.edu. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you on the path you have chosen! We also offer an LSAT PREPARATION COURSE to students, alumni and community members. This course, which is offered in late spring and early fall and costs about 1/2 of the most important courses for end-use products, is designed to best prepare you for LSAT. The program also provides the books for the class for free. Please contact Elizabeth Meny at menye@cofc.edu for more information. Senior Vice President of Innovation and Industry Engagement APPLICATION DEADLINES: July 1 (Fall) and November 1 (Spring). The deadline for the May and summer sessions is two weeks before the first official day of classes.

All documents must be completed before the first official day of course, otherwise the application for this semester will be rejected. Welcome to the College of Charleston Pre-Legal Counseling Program! We are here to help you with all aspects of the law school application process, including whether the law school is right for you, what law school graduates do with their degrees, how to enter the law school of your dreams, and much more! Bri McKenney Legal Residency Coordinator Office of the Treasurer Charleston College 170 Calhoun StreetPHONE: 843.953.7312 FAX: 843.953.3906 Students may be eligible for government education under the following three provisions: Finally, we work closely with the PRE-LAW SOCIETY. This is a student-led club that offers excellent information, events and the opportunity to network with other students interested in law and/or law studies. Check them out (www.facebook.com/CofCPreLaw). There is an appeal procedure for rejected residency applications. If you are appealing, you must submit in writing within two weeks of the rejection the reasons why you believe this decision is wrong. Your return must be submitted to the Treasurer`s office along with any other relevant documents. Please note that the College`s Legal Residency Appeals Officer is bound by the same law as the Legal Residence Coordinator. Its purpose is to verify the facts and details of your case and to assess the accuracy of the decision. Neither the appeal officer nor the coordinator may derogate from the provisions of the Act.

The appeal officer`s decision is final. The “employer” (department/school) is responsible for the H-1B registration fee. The current fee is $960 ($460 deposit fee plus $500 fraud detection fee) for new applicants. $460 for renewal. Early application is highly recommended, as regular treatment of H-1B usually takes several months. However, the ministry or school may request a “premium processing” of the application by paying an additional fee of $2,500. The premium processing service guarantees a 15-day response from the USCIS. This can mean a notice of approval or a request for additional evidence, so it`s always important to apply early, even if rewards processing is requested. Premium processing is highly recommended for new foreign employees who must take up employment within 120 days of the date of hiring. Please contact Bri McKenney if you have specific questions about how a student might be eligible to receive status in the state for study purposes. Click here to send a residency application and/or supporting documents by e-mail via Secure Share. Charleston College is required by state law to verify a student`s residency before the student can obtain state status and education.

The initial classification of residence is determined at the time of admission. Students can also access our PRE-LAW LIBRARY, located in the J.C. Long Building. This library contains a small collection of books on application to law school, good results in law school, and preparation for LSAT. Books can be borrowed for up to a month. Dr. Wofford and Dr. McGinnis can help you decide which college courses could help you best prepare for law school and the admissions process.

There is no pre-legal major per se, but there are several courses in several departments that will give you the academic skills you need to be admitted to law school and succeed once you are there. The Institute of Political Science and Philosophy offers a concentration of politics, philosophy and law that many students find useful (HERE). There is also a minor in crime, law and society that interests many law students (HERE). That said, law schools are open to a variety of majors. The most important thing you can do is to take rigorous courses in which you get good results. Reciprocity for tuition fees is granted only to international programs of agreements between sister states. Please note the following note for current sister countries eligible for non-resident fee waiver: For more information on college policies, please contact: The Advisory Program organizes many EVENTS throughout the year to assist students in their application process and familiarize them with lecturers and legal content, that they might not see otherwise.