Do you know your rights and responsibilities 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 is sponsoring Law School for Non-Lawyers, an 8-week course designed to provide an overview of the SC legal system and insight into common legal issues. All classes are taught by licensed attorneys and judges.
This course is offered at the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry. The Fall 2023 course is on consecutive Mondays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM beginning Monday, September 11, and ending Monday October 30.
Course includes the following topics:
- Overview of State Courts
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Juvenile Justice
- Overview of Child Protection Hearings
- Family Law
- Real Estate & Landlord/Tenant Law
- Wills, Estates & Probate
- Health Care & Elder Law
- S. C. Workers’ Compensation
- Employment Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Consumer Law & Debt Collection
- Criminal Law
- Torts
- Immigration and Education
TUITION COST: $99
includes course textbook
Registration deadline is September 6.
