Below is a brief outline of the Charleston School of Law Academic Catalog. Click the + sign to see the linked list under each heading. You can also click on the top tabs to see a complete list under each heading tab. A complete list of content under each heading is found in the Detailed Academic Catalog Guide Outline.
Academic Honors, Class Ranking, Awarding of Diplomas
Academic Probation, Academic Dismissal, and Requests for Readmission
Course Syllabi Requirements and Faculty Policy on Credit Hour Determination
Earning Course Credit outside the Law School
Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, and Termination of Studies
Requests for Waiver of Academic Rules
Policies on Credit for Students who have Transferred to the Law School
Students who are interested in learning more about specific areas of law without seeking the qualifying designation may wish to consider several elective and skills courses listed in the suggested course tracks:
Please note: not all courses listed will be offered every semester or every academic year. The courses listed are representative of the subject matter of the particular track.
For questions, please contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, academics@charlestonlaw.edu, or 843.377.2420.
This suggested track is for students who are interested in any area of federal taxation.
**Please note: not all elective courses will be offered every semester or every academic year. Furthermore, these course lists may be updated to include additional new courses or to remove courses no longer offered. An asterisk denotes a course required for graduation.
The business law track includes a foundational core curriculum in addition to required courses.
**Please note: not all elective courses will be offered every semester or every academic year. Furthermore, these course lists may be updated to include additional new courses or to remove courses no longer offered. An asterisk denotes a course required for graduation.
The Intellectual Property track includes a foundational core curriculum in addition to courses required for graduation.
**Please note: not all courses will be offered every semester or every academic year. Furthermore, these course lists may be updated to include additional new courses or to remove courses no longer offered. An asterisk denotes a course required for graduation.
The legal technology track includes a foundational core curriculum in addition to required courses.
**Please note: not all elective courses will be offered every semester or every academic year. Furthermore, these course lists may be updated to include additional new courses or to remove courses no longer offered. An asterisk denotes a course required for graduation.
Core Courses:
Key Electives:
Skills Courses:
Related and Advanced Courses:
Please see this page for information about: