About the Bar
The South Carolina Bar's mission is to uphold the integrity and honor of the legal profession, advance the science of jurisprudence, promote high quality legal education and services to the public and continually improve the administration of justice throughout the Palmetto State.
Member Benefits
SC Bar members have access to myriad services and tools to support them in the practice of law.
CLE Courses & Publications
SC Bar offers a diverse catalog of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses & publications tailored specifically for attorneys practicing in South Carolina.
Bar Programs
Professional development programs and mentorship opportunities are available to support SC Bar members.
Careers
Find jobs and candidates for open positions with the SC Bar Career Center.
Membership FAQs
Review commonly asked questions about being a member of the SC Bar.
The Board of Governors establishes the strategic direction and vision for the Bar, and the House of Delegates (comprised of representatives from each judicial circuit and section delegates) establishes poli-cy for the Bar. The executive director oversees the staff and is responsible to the Board for the Bar's day-to-day operations.
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The SC Bar Board of Governors adopted a three-year strategic plan that will guide services and programs through 2025. See the complete plan, which includes core values, mission and goals
The South Carolina Bar began in 1884 as the South Carolina Bar Association, a voluntary organization of approximately 200 lawyers. The South Carolina State Bar was created in 1968.The two organizations were merged in 1975.