Student Bar Association

Each student is a member of the Student Bar Association (SBA), by virtue of attending Charleston Law. The mission of the SBA is to serve as the collective voice for the student body and to help provide an exciting experience through social, academic and community service events.

More specifically, the SBA administers the budget of student funds, recommends positive change to campus policy and provides the Weekly Dicta. Each semester the SBA collaborates with organizations on campus to help achieve its goals and expand its membership. Student committees contribute to the success of the SBA as it hosts memorable events.

The SBA is composed of an Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branch and was formally created by a Constitution ratified by the SBA in 2009.

SBA Committees

• The Student Bar Association (SBA) Committees play a very important role at Charleston School of Law. These committees help maximize student engagement and give students the first-hand ability to implement the changes they want to see in the school.  Please consider joining one or more of these amazing committees to participate in SBA and make the school a better learning environment for all of us.
• Admissions, Orientation, and Graduation Committee: The Admissions, Orientation, and Graduation Committee shall collaborate with the Office of Admissions and Student Admissions in order to organize and execute the new student orientations for both the full-time and part-time programs. Additionally, this committee will assist the Dean of Students in all graduation affairs.
• American Bar Association Committee: The American Bar Association (hereinafter “ABA”) Committee shall collaborate with the Administration in order to ensure both the school and the students are prepared for ABA site visits, as well as any other necessary steps toward obtaining and maintaining full accreditation.
• Alumni Relations Committee: The Alumni Relations Committee shall work with Student Affairs and the Administration in order to set up and maintain the Alumni Association at the Charleston School of Law. The committee shall also collaborate with the Executive and the Administration in order to plan post-graduation events and opportunities.
• Communications Committee: The Communications Committee shall work to maintain the official Student Bar Association social media accounts. This committee shall also serve to be the liaison between Student Organization social media accounts and the official Student Bar accounts.
• Constitutional Compliance Committee: The Constitutional Compliance Committee shall be responsible for reviewing and updating the Constitution, Senate rules, and any other guidelines set forth by or for the Student Bar Association as necessary.
• Elections Committee: The Elections Committee shall be responsible for overseeing the election process for both the Executive and Senates of the Student Bar Association. The Elections Committee shall create and maintain election rules, which must be presented to the Student Bar Association for a vote. The Elections Committee has the additional duty of organizing and executing the Executive Candidate Forum, which shall take place during Spring Elections.
• Facilities Committee: The Facilities Committee shall hear and communicate student needs and complaints regarding campus facilities to the administration. This committee shall work diligently to advocate for improvements and maintenance that enhance the overall student experience.
• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the financial outlook for the Student Bar Association Budget Hearings. The Finance Committee shall collaborate with the Treasurer in order to make recommendations to the Student Bar Association with regards to financial requests and shall act in the best interest of the Charleston School of Law student body. The Finance Committee shall give priority to the Student Bar Association Standing Committees over Student Organizations.
• Social Committee: The Social Committee shall organize networking and social events for the entire Charleston School of Law community. In particular, the Social Committee is charged with organizing and executing social events, including Barrister Ball.
• Student Affairs Committee: The Student Affairs Committee shall address student academic concerns and shall partner with the staff on facility-based initiatives. This Committee shall also serve as a liaison to notify the appropriate faculty member of student complaints and needs.
• Student Relations Committee: The Student Relations Committee shall organize and maintain programs within the school in order to facilitate a closer relationship among the student body.
• Wellness Committee: The Wellness Committee shall promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of students by providing resources, organizing events, and creating initiatives that foster a healthy, balanced lifestyle for the law school community.