Charleston School of Law Foundation

“The return was prepared by an independent accountant with assistance and oversight by management. The board of directors reviewed a draft 990. Requested changes and corrections were addressed by the tax preparer prior to filing with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy was in effect during the year.”

“The charleston school of law foundation board reviewed and approved the salary for the executive director position.”

“The organization provides the governing documents and financial statements upon request at the administration office.”

“Effective December 1, 2024, the School became the sole member of the Charleston School of Law Holdings, LLC (the "LLC"). The School offers college graduates full and part-time courses of study leading to the Juris Doctor degree. The School was organized under the laws of the state of South Carolina on May 12, 2003, and became fully accredited in August 2011. To be eligible for a Juris Doctor degree, a student must have received course credit for a minimum of 90 credit hours or the equivalent, satisfactorily completed all required courses, attained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00, satisfied the advanced legal writing requirement, satisfied the skills course requirement, satisfied the drafting course requirement, satisfied the legal skills course requirement, finished 30 hours of Pro Bono work under an organized Pro Bono program, fulfilled the American Bar Association ("ABA") residency requirement, and conducted himself or herself as a fit candidate for admission to the Bar. The School's curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the law and to enable them to be effective legal professionals. The program of study reflects the demands of the profession for a meaningful educational experience that incorporates history, technology, ethics and professionalism, and evolving trends and future challenges. The educational curriculum is designed to qualify graduates for admission to the Bar as well as to prepare them to participate effectively and responsibly in the legal profession. Development of problem-solving skills, research skills, efficiency, consistency, competency, and professionalism are primary objectives of the curriculum.”

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”