Do you know what your rights and responsibilities are under the law? While you may not be a lawyer, it is important to understand the law and how it affects you. The South Carolina Bar has partnered with technical colleges across South Carolina to sponsor Law School for Non-Lawyers, an 8-week course designed to provide an overview of the SC legal system and insight into 16 common legal issues. All classes are taught by licensed attorneys and judges.
This course begins September 9 and runs through November 4.
Please note, this course has been postponed until spring. Check back soon for schedule and registration information!
Course includes the following topics:
• Overview of State Courts
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Juvenile Justice
• Child Protection Hearings
• Family Law
• Real Estate and Landlord Tenant Law
• Wills, Estates, and Probate
• Health Care and Elder Law
• SC Worker’s Compensation
• Employment Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Consumer Law and Debt Collection
• Criminal Law
• Torts
• Education
• Immigration
