Roadmap to the Bench
June 19, Noon
$20, Lunch included
Space is limited
If you are interested in learning what it takes to run for a judgeship, whether in the next race or beyond, this program is for you!
This program will include logistical information, well as tips for success from a variety of folks well-versed in the process. We are excited to welcome Erin Crawford, Chief Counsel for the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, who will present on the nuts and bolts of the JMSC’s work, as well as a panel of local judges and members of the JMSC’s Upstate Citizens Committee to talk about their experiences. We also hope to have some of our lawyer-legislators in attendance to give their perspective.
The application period for this cycle opens this month and concludes in July. The South Carolina Legislature recently approved several new judgeships around the state. Combined with retirements, there will likely be over 20 open judicial seats in the next election. For more information on the JMSC’s schedule, click here. For detailed materials on this topic, please review information presented at the 2023 Bar Convention, available here.