Alumni Job Opportunities

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The University of South Carolina School of Law Office of Career & Professional Development posts job opportunities as a service to alumni and employers, and does not validate or guarantee the accuracy of the information posted.  Further, the Office of Career & Professional Development does not endorse or make any representation concerning the opportunities posted or the people or organization posting them.  Applicants are encouraged to research employers and employment opportunities independently as part of the job search process.

The following job postings are listed in reverse chronological order. Under the Employer heading, you will see the position title, followed by the position location(s), and the closing date. All information in each posting has been provided by the employer.

Employer Information

The Honorable John D. Geathers at the South Carolina Court of Appeals
Annalise Graves, Law Clerk
1220 Senate St,
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Email: agraves@sccourts.org
Send application materials to: Judge Geathers

Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia, South Carolina
Type of organization: Government

Job Title: Law Clerk

This posting is for a 2026 term clerkship with the Honorable John D. Geathers at the South Carolina Court of Appeals. The position is for a one-year term which can be extended by Judge Geathers.

Time period of employment: full time, ongoing

  • Deadline to apply: 1 August 2025
  • Anticipated start date: August 17, 2026
  • Response method(s): Email
  • Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter

Hiring criteria

Applicants should meet the following criteria:
-3.2 GPA or higher
-Bluebook proficient
-Journal experience preferred
-Judge Geathers is looking for a candidate who is expected to graduate in Spring 2026.

Judge Geathers is hiring on a rolling basis.

Please address cover letters to Judge Geathers.

Judge Geathers may ask applicants to complete a writing exercise for his review.