Welcome to the School of Legal Studies!  Myrtle Beach College seeks to equip men and women with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with church programs, ministries and organizations that serve the poor, those in need, or the disenfranchised. Students who graduate with a major in legal studies will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundation, nature, and scope of the American legal system.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and techniques of basic legal research and writing.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues that present themselves at various junctures in American law and the criminal justice system.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature, scope, and key concepts of business law.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and process of civil litigation.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of tort law and appropriate defenses.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of intellectual property law
8. Demonstrate an understanding of major concepts and issues related to family law.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of wills, probate, and trusts.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of real estate law.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of criminal law and procedure.