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Law School for Interpreters: A Success!
Bright and early Saturday morning, 77 people were driving into downtown Columbia to attend the SC Access to Justice Commission’s LEP Work Group “Law School for Interpreters.” Meanwhile, the sponsors...
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February 2012 Newsletter
We are pleased to share our latest newsletter. SCATJC February2012 If you have questions, please feel free to email me. ~RFW Filed under: 1, access to justice, access to justice blog, attorney, blog,...
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Two-Day Court Interpreter Certification Orientation Workshop
I am pleased to announce that there will be a Court Interpreter Certification Program, Two-Day Orientation Workshop (Language Neutral) presented by South Carolina Court Administration in Columbia,...
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Training Opportunity by SCCADVASA
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) Training Announcement: Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking within the United States July 19, 2012 SC...
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Eat at Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, Help Richland County CASA
Just in from Richland County CASA: Make plans now to eat dinner out this coming Wednesday, July 18, 2012, between 5-9 p.m. at Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina located at 5135 Sunset Blvd. Suite H, Lexington,...
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South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program – SC HELP
Are YOU a Homeowner who is Facing Foreclosure Due to: Unemployment, Underemployment, Reduction in Self-Employment Income, Death of Spouse, Catastrophic Medical Expenses, or Divorce? If so, there may be...
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New Resource for SC Seniors and Caregivers
The South Carolina Bar Public Services Division and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging recently collaborated together with members of the South Carolina Bar Elder Law Committee to update the...
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Legal Services Corporation will be in Durham, North Carolina
On Monday, October 1, 2012, the Legal Services Corporation will be hosting a Forum on Civil Legal Aid at Duke University. This is an exciting event for the Carolinas, and the Southeast. After the...
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Guest Post from SC Center for Fathers and Families
This is a reprint of an article appearing in the SC Center for Fathers and Families enewsletter. Civil contempt findings will no longer appear on SLED records The South Carolina Attorney General...
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Happy New Year!
Filed under: 1 Tagged: Happy New Year, South Carolina Access to Justice Commission
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Ellen Hines Smith Award 2013 Nominations Open
Very proud to announce that nominations are now open for the Ellen Hines Smith Legal Services Attorney of the Year. PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS 1989 – Martha B. Dicus 1990 – Thomas L. Bruce 1991 – Johnny...
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NEW Form for Fee Waiver for Pro Bono or Legal Services’ Clients
Please see the Order below noting that Court Form SCCA 236, available in Word and pdf. It is also available online at the court’s website at http://www.sccourts.org/forms/pdf/SCCA%20236.pdf. It allows...
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Happy New Year! Welcome 2014
It’s been a really good year for South Carolina Access to Justice! Below is our newsletter that highlights a few items we’ve been working on. SCATJ Newsletter End of Year 2013 Happy New Year Everyone!...
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Resources re: Guardianship in South Carolina
I was reminded earlier today that many people don’t know where to turn for resources about guardianship in South Carolina. Cue Frequently Asked Questions in Probate Court. In September 2013, the South...
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Let’s talk about Pro Bono
I have written about Pro Bono legal representation on different occasions, especially during or near the ABA’s National Celebrate Pro Bono Week. Here in South Carolina, I’ve seen more discussion about...
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Resource Wednesday: Expungement in South Carolina
Every now and again, I need a reminder to share information. Earlier today, I received a request from someone desperately trying to find out where to find help for an expungement. And, the resource is...
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Twitter and A2J: A Surprisingly Happy Partnership
Just happened to get on Twitter this a.m. for an early morning review of happenings in the Access to Justice (A2J) world, when I noticed a tweet from my colleague in Georgia, Mike Monahan, whose...
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Nominations now open: Ellen Hines Smith Legal Services Attorney of the Year 2014
The South Carolina Access to Justice Commission is pleased to open nominations for the Ellen Hines Smith South Carolina Legal Services Attorney of the Year Award. 2014 Ellen Hines Smith Nomination Form...
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New Order, New Commissioners, Happy New Year!
This has been a whirlwind autumn and it’s hard to believe it’s already 2015! I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year. The SC Access to Justice Commission has undergone a recent overhaul. On...
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New look at South Carolina Legal Services website – www.sclegal.org
If you haven’t taken a look at websites lately, it may be useful to note that www.sclegal.org has a slightly new look. It’s not enough to scare anyone off, or to refresh to make sure you’re on the...
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