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Law, Autonomy, and the State headlines annual Law & Society Symposium

Charleston Law Review and The Riley Institute at Furman University hosted the 18th annual Law & Society Symposium at the Charleston Museum Auditorium on Friday.

The Honorable Bruce Howe (Brucie) Hendricks, Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, delivered the keynote speech.
 
The judge set the stage for the half-day conference by discussing the importance of Problem-Solving Justice, Public Health, and Institutional Responsibility.
 
The event, Governance of the Body: Law, Autonomy, and the State, featured three panels of legal professionals discussing the intersection of law and:
 
  • Death penalty
  • Rehabilitation
  • Disability
  • Guardianship
Law & Society Symposium

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The Charleston Law Review is an independent organization composed entirely of second and third-year students at Charleston School of Law.
 
The Law Review’s primary objective is to foster knowledge and insight among students, practitioners, scholars, and the judiciary through a traditional forum dedicated to advancing innovative legal expression, composition, and scholarship.
 
This participation enables members of the Charleston Law Review to develop invaluable analytical skills and receive extensive writing and editing experience.
 
Charleston School of Law is an ABA-accredited 501(c)(3) law school nationally recognized for its student-centric culture. Our faculty and staff are committed to preparing you for success in both the classroom and the legal profession.

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