Charleston School of Law and The Citadel are pleased to announce a special joint event celebrating the distinguished service and legacy of The Honorable Judge Malcolm Howard. This occasion will feature reflections from The Honorable Judge Jim Dever, honoring his longtime friend and colleague.

The event will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m. in the Capers Auditorium on The Citadel campus.  Judge James C. Dever, III, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, will deliver the keynote message with special guests Judge Michael Duffy, a member of the Charleston Law Board of Trustees, and Major General Ryan Janovic and Shannon Janovic (Judge Howard’s daughter).

According to the American Bar Association, “Professional identity focuses on what it means to be a lawyer and the special obligations lawyers have to their clients and society. The development of professional identity should involve an intentional exploration of the values, guiding principles, and well-being practices considered foundational to successful legal practice.” To that end, the School of Law hosts events throughout the year that promote professional identity development for all members of our community.

Graduation Requirement: Prior to graduation, all law students, except those earning academic credit in an Externship or Clinic, must attend at least one Professional Identity Formation Series event focused on bias, cultural competency, and racism. Events satisfying this requirement will be designated with an asterisk, and attendance will be recorded and noted in the student’s degree audit.

Attendance Policy: There are at least six (6) events per semester. To fulfill the graduation requirement and to receive credit for attending the series, students must attend eighteen (18) events during Law School. The School of Law will record attendance prior to each event. Any student who arrives more than ten (10) minutes late for the program will not receive credit for attending. A student may leave a program no more than fifteen (15) minutes before their next scheduled class. It is a potential Honor Code violation to seek credit for events that you did not attend. Attendance at the lectures is mandatory.