Joseph F. Rice School of Law
| University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law | |
|---|---|
| Parent school | University of South Carolina |
| Established | 1867 |
| School type | Public law school |
| Endowment | $80.4 million |
| Parent endowment | $425.2 million |
| Dean | William C. Hubbard |
| Location | Columbia, SC, US |
| Enrollment | 628 (2024) |
| Faculty | 136 (2023) |
| USNWR ranking | 63rd (tie) (2024) |
| Website | law.sc.edu |
| ABA profile | SC Law Profile |
The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law, also known as South Carolina Law School, is a professional school within the University of South Carolina. Founded in 1867, it is the only public and non-profit law school in South Carolina. It has been accredited by the American Bar Association since 1925 and a member of the Association of American Law Schools since 1924.
First-year law students average around 200 students from 29 states. Fifty-five percent of the students were from South Carolina, and minority students made up twenty percent of the class. Fifty-three percent of incoming students were female, while forty-seven percent were male.
On November 10, 2023, the school was renamed as the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law after alumnus plaintiffs attorney Joe Rice of Motley Rice LLC.