Licensing of Foreign Legal Consultants

Under Rule 424 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR), a person who is a member in good standing of a recognized legal profession in a foreign country, the members of which are admitted to practice as attorneys or counselors at law or the equivalent and are subject to effective regulation and discipline by a duly constituted professional body or a public authority, may be licensed as a foreign legal consultant in South Carolina. A link to the rule and application form appears below.

Office Location:
Supreme Court Building
1231 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Excluding state holidays

Mailing Address:
Office of Bar Admissions
Supreme Court of South Carolina
P.O. Box 11330
Columbia, SC 29211

ALL OVERNIGHT DELIVERIES MUST USE OFFICE LOCATION ADDRESS

Voice: (803) 734-1317 *
FAX: (803) 734-0394
TTY: (803) 734-6365

* The Office of Bar Admissions accepts telephone calls between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.