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.

Course topics include:

• 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

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (Myrtle Beach) – Mondays, August 5-September 30, 2024

  • Informational flyer
  • Register
  • Phone # to register: (843) 477-2020
  • Registration deadline: July 29, 2024. Registrations received after 7/29/24 will be accepted; however, students may not receive the course textbook at the first class.
  • Questions? Please email Wdinfo@hgtc.edu or call (843) 477-2042. 

Central Carolina Technical College (Sumter) – Mondays, August 5-September 30, 2024

 Tri-County Technical College (Pendleton) – Thursdays, August 29-October 17, 2024 

  • Informational flyer
  • Register
  • Registration deadline: August 23, 2024. Registrations received after 8/23/24 will be accepted; however, students may not receive the course textbook at the first class.

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (Orangeburg) – Tuesdays, September 3-October 22, 2024

  • Informational flyer
  • Phone # to register: (803) 535-1236 or enroll in person in the Continuing Education office.
  • Registration deadline: August 27, 2024. Registrations received after 8/27/24 will be accepted; however, students may not receive the course textbook at the first class.

Technical College of the Lowcountry (Beaufort) – Mondays, September 9-October 28, 2024 

York Technical College (Rock Hill) – Mondays, September 9-October 28, 2024 

Law School for Non-Lawyers classes are designed to provide general legal information on the topics presented. The classes are not designed to provide guidance on your specific situation. For personalized legal advice, please consult with an attorney outside of the course setting.

Attorneys or judges wishing to teach classes and people seeking to bring this course to a technical college in their area should contact volunteer coordinator, Kristin Magee at Kristin.magee@scbar.org or (803) 576-3798.