S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-210
There is hereby created a State Board of Law Examiners to consist of six members of the bar who have had at least ten years' standing and are actually engaged in the practice of law. The members shall be appointed by the Supreme Court for terms of three years. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. Should a vacancy occur the Court shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Not more than one member shall be appointed from any one congressional district.