Charleston School of Law Student Ambassadors have come together with the purpose of sharing their own experience with you. During your visit to campus, they volunteer their time to show you around the school, answer all of your questions and provide you with a firsthand account of life as a Charleston School of Law student. You are encouraged to reach out to them if you ever have any questions or simply want to chat about law school.
Name: Kaitlyn Clarke
Hometown: Aiken, S.C.
Undergraduate School: North Greenville University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: You are investing in your future. Plan ahead, manage your time, stay consistent and everyone at Charleston School of Law is willing to help and encourage you to succeed.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: Every professor has an unwavering commitment to their students. They make sure every student has the opportunity to thrive and succeed not only in the classroom but for the bar and ultimately as a practicing attorney.
Name: Jessica Combes
Hometown: Landenberg, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate School: University of the Pittsburgh
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: How great the professors are.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The location.
Name: Sarah Cooper
Hometown: Charleston, S.C.
Undergraduate School: Clemson University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Make the most of your time in law school because the three years fly by. Don’t be afraid to reach out to faculty/staff for help when you need it.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The small tight knit community atmosphere that Charleston School of Law provides.
Name: Nicole Everett
Hometown: Toms River, New Jersey
Undergraduate School: Westchester University of Pennsylvania
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: You learn so much about yourself and who you want to be as a lawyer. Do your best!
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The people! The environment is all about teamwork. I have never felt alone at Charleston Law.
Name: Aby Freeman
Hometown: Bluffton, South Carolina
Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: The best way to meet people is to get involved in the organizations that interest you. Also, use your resources: the fellows, the professors and the online tools.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The faculty and the intentionality of the law school.
Name: Brinley Garrison
Hometown: Dayton, TN
Undergraduate School: University of Tennessee
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Law school is a tough but rewarding experience. Surrounding yourself with people who care about you and finding time for activities outside the school is important.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: My favorite thing about Charleston School of Law is how helpful the older students are. They are always willing to go out of their way to help you.
Name: Megan Goldthorpe
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Undergraduate School: University of Tampa
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Law school is so much fun.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The people.
Name: Elizabeth Graeber
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Undergraduate School: Appalachian State University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Making the decision to go to law school was the scariest but most rewarding decision of my life. Don’t worry you are not alone, just do the best you can and always be yourself.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: My favorite thing about Charleston School of Law is the accessibility I have to my professors each and every day. An open door policy has been pivotal to my learning experience here and truly set apart the law school.
Name: Gianna Guarino
Hometown: Patchogue, NY
Undergraduate School: St. John’s University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Ask questions. Everyone is here to learn and help. You never know if you don’t ask.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The professors/community.
Name: Owen Hess
Hometown: Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Undergraduate School: Florida State University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Attending this school has exceeded all expectations.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: Community feel.
Name: Jolie Jacoby
Hometown: Merrimack, NH
Undergraduate School: High Point University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: I’ve loved going to law school in Charleston.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The professors and location.
Name: Faith James
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Undergraduate School: Ole Miss
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: It is easy to get involved on campus. Getting involved leads to leaving your mark at Charleston School of Law.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: Meeting people from all across the U.S. who are interested in advocating for others.
Name: Hallie Kathryn
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Undergraduate School: University of Nevada- Las Vegas
One thing you want to share with prospective students: Regardless of your reason for coming to Law School, don’t forget to keep chasing the passion that got you here. If you feel like your area of interest doesn’t exist, I promise it does! I came here passionate about Special Education Law and the faculty has assisted so much in helping me find resources and secure real-world experience.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: My favorite aspect of Charleston Law is the chance to distinguish myself; with so many opportunities across various types of law, every student can showcase their dedication, passion and hard work. This creates a vibrant community of achievement and collaboration.
Name: Marah Kiefer
Hometown: Smithfield, PA.
Undergraduate School: Millikin University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Law school can be a challenge but with the right support system of other students and faculty it can be one of the best experiences one can have.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: Everyone is helpful and always willing to lend a hand as we are all one big family.
Name: Hannah Kiene
Hometown: Springfield, Virginia
Undergraduate School: Clemson University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Law school can be challenging but doing it in a city that’s a amazing.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The professors! The faculty is so kind. They genuinely care about their students.
Name: Katie Kosco
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Great law school and close to the beach.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The professors are extremely helpful. Any question I have is easily answered because they are very accessible.
Name: Kevin Larco
Hometown: Broadlands, Va.
Undergraduate School: East Carolina University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: So happy with my decision to come to Charleston for law school.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: Professors.
Name: Mary Lewis
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA.
Undergraduate School: Kent State University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Moving away from home was really scary, however, as soon as I stepped on to campus I felt the warmth of the community that comes with the school.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: I love my professors. They are extremely engaging and make the material easy to understand! They truly care about their students and are always open to helping.
Name: Alexa Libert
Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida
Undergraduate School: University of Central Florida
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Choose a law school that checks off your boxes of what you want in a school. It’s a tough decision so make a pros and cons list.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The sense of community and belonging.
Name: Sam Lipman
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergraduate School: Clemson University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: This is the best law school in South Carolina.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The faculty really cares, and the students are kind and helpful.
Name: James Lyons
Hometown: Martinsburg, WV
Undergraduate School: Fairmont State University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: The professors at this school truly make the difference. Their willingness to assist students and help them succeed is a blessing.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The community feel.
Name: Megan McCurdy
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Undergraduate School: University of Arkansas
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Take it one day at a time. If it were easy, everyone would do it!
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The professors welcome you with open arms. I’ve always felt comfortable asking questions and they make you feel heard.
Name: Katherine “Kelsey” Miller
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Undergraduate School: Clemson University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Your first year of law school is scary but very rewarding. Ask for help and get involved.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The people. From the security guards to the professors and the students, the Charleston School of Law community is comprised of kind, helpful people.
Name: McKenna Moore
Hometown: Woodstock, Georgia
Undergraduate School: Georgia Southern University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Don’t be scared to get involved. It is one way to really make the most of your time outside the classroom and build relationships.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: No one is a stranger.
Name: Maddie Morris
Hometown: Stamford, CT
Undergraduate School: College of Charleston
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Charleston School of Law makes law school less intimidating and learning the law in Charleston is a bonus.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The approachability of everyone. They are willing to help and want to see you succeed.
Name: Abby Nitzken
Hometown: Roswell, GA
Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Law school is hard, but it’s a lot more fun than I anticipated.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The small school atmosphere allows you to make meaningful connections with students, faculty and the Charleston area.
Name: Claire Parish
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate School: LSU
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Utilize the older students, they are always willing to help and can give great advice.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The people! Everyone from the students, faculty, even the security team will take the time to get to know you.
Name: Caroline Rykard
Hometown: Midway, Georgia
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Law school is a challenging experience, so having a community like the one at Charleston School of Law is priceless.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The open door policy of professors and faculty – everyone is more than willing to help in any way they can.
Name: Daniel Sterbens
Hometown: Hudson, FL
Undergraduate School: Florida State University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: When choosing a law school, go where people want to be your partners in your education. Go to a law school where people talk with you, not at you.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: The interactions with faculty.
Name: Reagan Thornley
Hometown: Everywhere, USA
Undergraduate School: Mississippi State University
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Choose a law school based on three factors: 1) Choose an area you’d genuinely want to live, 2) A school you know will support you and you feel passionate about, 3) Choose a place you believe you will be come the best version of yourself and grow.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: Being able to walk up to any student or professor on campus and they will help you to the best of their abilities.
Name: Kaleb Winkel
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Undergraduate School: University of Missouri
One thing you’d like to share with prospective students: Be willing to take a step out of your comfort zone because it will be very rewarding.
Favorite thing about Charleston School of Law: Professors are extremely open to helping you learn and want you to be successful.
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