[1] The House of Delegates and the Board of Governors are the policy-making and executory components of the Bar.
The former is composed of members representing the judicial circuits throughout the state; it acts as a policy-making body for the Bar and meets at least twice a year.
[1] The authority of the South Carolina Bar is established by statute as an administrative arm of the South Carolina Supreme Court, which retains the ultimate authority in the state governing the practice of law.
[2] However, the Bar does not receive state funding, and is supported solely by the dues and licensing fees of member attorneys.
[3] The Bar provides a variety of programs for members and the public, including Continuing Legal Education for members, Law related education for the public, access to justice programs, pro bono coordinating services, and a variety of other services.