Leadership Academy Class XVII 2026 Application

Leadership Academy- Class XVII 2026 APPLICATION

Due on September 15, 2025 by 5 p.m.
Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Firm/Employer*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
States Admitted to Practice*
Year First Admitted*
Law School*
Area of Practice*
Nominated By*
Verification Email*
example@example.com
Activities, Leadership Positions, Community Involvement and Awards
List any involvement with the South Carolina Bar:*
List any leadership roles you hold or have held in the legal profession:*
List any civic, charitable and/or community involvement:*
List any additional information you would like to have considered with your application (e.g., memberships, honors, training, and education):*
Applicant Scholarship Assistance
Limited scholarships are available to those applicants who have a financial need. If accepted in the Leadership Academy, will you find it necessary to seek scholarship assistance toward the tuition fee? If so, what percentage?

Yes, I request tuition assistance of of percentage   %

No, I do not require tuition assistance.

If yes, please explain your need for assistance:
   Type your response here.
Applicant Commitment

Mandatory attendance is required for each monthly session (January through May). Participants are expected to attend each of the sessions and the graduation in their entirety. At least one session may require overnight travel and/or a group dinner. Members will be responsible for their travel mileage expenses arising from attendance at all sessions. Hotel will be covered if distance traveled is more than 150 miles and requires an overnight stay. Sessions are held statewide.

January 22-24	Savannah	Orientation/Session 1
February 12-13	Greenville	Session Two
March 19-20	Georgetown	Session Three
April 9-10	Clemson	Session Four
May 28-29	Isle of Palms	Session Five & Class Graduation

By submitting this application and typing my name below, I am indicating that I understand the purpose of the South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy and that if I am selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. I understand that even though emergencies arise, the sessions are MANDATORY and any participant missing more than one session will be removed from the class and WILL NOT GRADUATE. I understand that if I withdraw from the Academy for any reason, no portion of my tuition will be refunded.

I further understand that failure to attend each session and remain for the entirety of the session will jeopardize any scholarship funding and hotel/travel reimbursements.

Signature*

Clear
Employer/Self-Employed Agreement
This applicant has the approval of this company/firm and if selected the appliant has our full support, which includes any necessary time required to fully participate in the program
Authorized Representative*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Verification Email*
Checklist
- The application (completed and signed by the applicant/nominator and employer; applicants may self-nominate)
- Your personal resume (not to exceed three pages)
- A narrative summary (not to exceed three pages, double-spaced) that addresses:
  - What do you consider to be the top two problems facing the legal profession today?
  - What do you consider to be your most important contribution to the legal profession and thecommunity?
  - Please describe your personal goals for developing leadership skills and anticipated application of those skills to impact the legal environment in South Carolina.
- Two letters of recommendation; one of which must be from someone not affiliated with your current employer (letters of recommendation may be sent separately from the application.
Please upload your resume, narrative summary, and any other supporting documents below. You may also email these to jsobey@scbar.org.

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Please provide the names of two individuals (at least one who is not your employer) who will submit letters of recommendation and who are knowledgeable of your attributes as a leader.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Firm/Organization*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Name*

First NameLast Name
Firm/Organization*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Once class members are notified of acceptance, a $750.00 tuition fee for each participant will be charged. due by January 5, 2026. Make checks payable to "South Carolina Bar." A limited amount of scholarship money is available.

For more information, contact Kimberly Snipes at 803-576-3835, or ksnipes@scbar.org.
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Leadership Academy- Class XVII 2026 APPLICATION

Applicant Information

Activities, Leadership Positions, Community Involvement and Awards

Applicant Scholarship Assistance

Applicant Commitment

Employer/Self-Employed Agreement

Checklist