Media Law School weekend - excellent for community journalists

You know that if you are in community journalism, you're probably going to spend some serious time down at the county courthouse. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more and make your job easier (did we mention that it's basically free?):

Working journalists are invited to apply for fellowships to attend Media Law School 2018, to be held Sept. 19-22 in Columbia, South Carolina at the University of South Carolina.

Media Law School is an intensive seminar that teaches journalists about criminal law and procedure with a focus on how to more effectively cover trials and the judicial process. Sessions are led by the university's law and journalism faculty and practicing attorneys and judges.

Approximately 30 fellowships in the amount of $400 each are available to cover travel costs to and from Columbia. In addition, lodging and most meals are provided. There is no fee to attend. Fellowship applications are due by Aug. 20. For more information and to apply, visit www.law.sc.edu/medialawschool.

In its third year, the Media Law School has drawn journalists from a variety of news organizations and all U.S. regions. It is presented by the university's School of Law and College or Information and Communications. It is sponsored by the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Contact Carmen Maye with questions at medialaw@sc.edu.