Media Law School

The Media Law School, hosted by the University of South Carolina, provides selected journalists with the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the key stages of civil and criminal proceedings and to learn enough basic law to report accurately on many important issues in the news.

Fellows receive two days of training training at no cost.  There is no registration fee, and Fellows receive a travel allowance and hotel lodging within walking distance of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, where the instruction sessions will be held.

Curriculum typically covers: An introduction to our system of courts and judges, substantive overview of most common criminal offenses, evidence and objections, basic concepts of due process, and equal protection, a panel discussion by state and federal prosecutors and defenders and the basics of media law, among other topics.

Opportunity offered by:

University of South Carolina School of Law

The University of South Carolina School of Law is one of the nation’s oldest law schools and the state’s only nonprofit law school.
Online application form
Contact for application information
Opportunity type

Fellowship
Training

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Areas of focus

Media Law

Application deadline:
February 13, 2026
This is a recurring opportunity