South Carolina Update

The South Carolina State Bar, which had issued a statement of concern about actions taken to admit 20 applicants who had initially been advised that they had failed the bar exam, now expresses its satisfaction with the process:

“The South Carolina Bar appreciates the candor and responsiveness ofthe Supreme Court in its recent statement regarding the bar examinationgrading error.  The Bar recognizes that the Court had no obligation toexplain its decision. Indeed, judicial independence and impartialityrequire the Court to be deliberative and to render opinions apart fromexternal considerations.  However, in making the additional statement,the Court has put to rest any speculation concerning the facts.  TheStatement further exemplifies the conscientiousness with which theCourt addresses all the important matters that come before it. The Baris confident that the Court has and will continue to maintain theintegrity of the bar admissions process.”

That’s a relief. (Mike Frisch)