You may not be an attorney, but it's important to know what your rights and responsibilities are under the law and how it affects your everyday life. To help the average citizen better understand the law, the SC Bar Pro Bono Program is sponsoring Law School for Non-Lawyers, a seven-week program designed to give participants an overview of the South Carolina legal system and insight into common legal problems people face. The course covers 14 chapters and details what legal resources are available, as well as where people can go for help. On the current edition of Insight, Bhakti Larry Hough interviews Cely Anne Brigman, a Florence attorney who volunteers with pro bono program.
Law School for Non-Lawyers will be held at the following places and times:
Florence
Tuesday evenings, March 25 through May 6, 6 to 9 p.m. at Florence/Darlington Technical College (951 Pisgah Rd., Florence). The deadline to enroll is Wednesday, March 19. To register, call (843) 413-2715 or visit www.fdtc.edu.
Spartanburg
Thursday evenings, April 10 through May 22, 6 to 9 p.m. at Spartanburg Community College (Business I-85 at New Cut Rd., Spartanburg). The deadline to enroll is Tuesday, April 8. To register, call (864) 592-4402 or 1-877-592-4402 or visit ww2.sccsc.edu/cce/courses/courses.htm.
