Below is a brief outline of the Charleston School of Law Academic Catalog. Click the + sign to see the linked list under each heading. You can also click on the top tabs to see a complete list under each heading tab. A complete list of content under each heading is found in the Detailed Academic Catalog Guide Outline.
Academic Honors, Class Ranking, Awarding of Diplomas
Academic Probation, Academic Dismissal, and Requests for Readmission
Course Syllabi Requirements and Faculty Policy on Credit Hour Determination
Earning Course Credit outside the Law School
Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, and Termination of Studies
Requests for Waiver of Academic Rules
Policies on Credit for Students who have Transferred to the Law School
The School of Law and TimelyCare have formed a partnership to offer student counseling services to School of Law students. This service is confidential and available to all students enrolled in both full-time and part-time options at the
TimelyCare's services to students include but are not limited to the following: assessment services, therapy, mental health evaluations, and referrals to all
All appointments are conducted through the TimelyCare App with trained professionals licensed in the state where the student is located. If counseling services are needed, please download the TimelyCare App or contact Dean Sanders at (843) 377.1104.
Mandatory Assessments
Students of concern for at risk behavior may be mandated by the School of Law to be assessed by a mental health counselor. A student who evidences emotional distress or a health concern should be reported to the Associate Dean of Students and/or the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
In cases in which the Associate Dean of Students or the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs determines that the student is at risk, the Associate Dean of Students and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs may mandate that the student meet with a School of Law counselor for a professional assessment of at risk behavior. Any student mandated for assessment must meet with the School of Law counselor within one business day of the mandate unless the Associate Dean of Students grants an exception in writing; this can be via email correspondence or formal letter. Failure to meet with the School of Law counselor within the required time period will constitute noncompliance.
The student must comply with the counselor’s treatment recommendation. The student will be asked to complete a release of information to disclose to the Associate Dean of Students and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs the student’s attendance at each session and the recommendations of the counselor.
Referrals for mandatory assessment shall NOT constitute disciplinary action. However, failure of the student to comply with this policy may result in sanctions, including but not limited to temporary or indefinite mandatory medical withdrawal. Additionally, if the student withdraws from school or otherwise fails to complete the mandated sessions prior to the end of the semester, the student may be required to complete an assessment prior to enrolling in subsequent semesters.
Remedial Action Plan
Upon mandatory assessment, the Associate Dean of Students and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs may determine an appropriate remedial plan of action for the student. In developing and implementing a remedial plan, the Associate Dean of Students and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs may consult the Student Support Team and/or other relevant Faculty or staff members. Members of the Student Support Team consist of administrators and professors selected by, and serving at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Law. When consulted, team members will review the matter and determine an appropriate course of action for the student which will best benefit the student and the
Family Notification Policy
The Charleston School of Law respects the privacy rights of its students as defined under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Under extreme circumstances, it may be necessary to contact a student’s parents or other family to provide support and assistance to the student. Family notification may occur in instances which the student: (1) has engaged in self-inflicted life-threatening behavior; (2) is a danger to themselves or others and is unresponsive to professional medical or mental health advice; or (3) the student has injured themselves and requires medical attention.
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