SCACDL Educational Foundation – Supporting the Next Generation of Defenders

The SCACDL Educational Foundation is dedicated to shaping the next generation of exceptional criminal defense lawyers. Through scholarships, immersive training programs, and professional development opportunities, we ensure that defenders have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to uphold the highest standards of justice.

Current Scholarships Available

Nominate a Scholar

The James H. “Chip” Price, III Scholarship

Named in honor of longtime member and legal educator Chip Price, this scholarship recognizes a lawyer who’s shown strong academic achievement in the field of criminal law. The award includes full registration for all SCACDL CLE programs in 2026, plus hotel and meals for one standout event.

The recipient will be announced during the Reese I. Joye Memorial DUI Defense Seminar on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Nomination Form

The Henry “Hank” Anderson Scholarship

Honoring the legacy of longtime member Hank Anderson, this annual scholarship covers registration for all SCACDL CLE programs in 2026—plus hotel and meals for one signature event. It’s a small way we carry Hank’s spirit forward: investing in those who show up, seek growth, and fight for justice.

The scholarship will be awarded during the Reese I. Joye Memorial DUI Defense Seminar on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Nomination Form

Richard Scott Joye Memorial Trial College

Named in honor of longtime SCACDL leader Richard Scott Joye, this immersive, application-only program is designed to sharpen trial skills through hands-on, high-impact training. Held every other year, the Trial College brings together over 30 top faculty to train just 12 participants—offering a rare 2:1 (or better) student-to-instructor ratio.

Launched in 2024, the program was immediately recognized by the USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law and featured in South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.

The next Trial College will be held in 2026. Stay tuned for application details and key dates.

It’s not just a program. It’s a proving ground—for the next generation of elite criminal defense lawyers.

Strengthening the Future of Criminal Defense

Investing in legal education strengthens the criminal defense community and protects the rights of individuals across South Carolina. The SCACDL Educational Foundation empowers attorneys with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to advocate fiercely, defend constitutional rights, and uphold justice for all.

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