The University of South Carolina School of Law, in the state capital of Columbia, is one of the nation’s oldest law schools, founded in 1867. Most students come from South Carolina, but the school attracts about 40 percent from the region, including Georgia, Florida and North Carolina.
Years ago, the school expanded first-year writing studies and third-year bar preparation.
Capstone courses in civil litigation and small-business development give students a chance to simulate experiences lawyers face in actual practice. Children’s law certification is available for those interested in the child welfare or juvenile justice areas.