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EDUCATIONPhotos/Gibson PittsLeft: Students in theaerospace trainingprogram at TridentTechnical College.Right: Culinary Institutestudents at TridentTechnical College work in acommercial-grade kitchen.unique because it offers a classic militaryeducation described as “intense, meaningfuland academically strong.” It differs from thenation’s traditional military schools becausestudents are not required to join the serviceupon graduation.The Medical University of South Carolina isone of the area’s premier hospitals and includesa strong teaching component. Its specialtydegree programs include dental, graduate studies,medicine, nursing and pharmacy. It is alsoone of the region’s largest employers, and theresearch conducted there is a vital part of theregion’s high-tech biomedical industry.The Charleston School of Law is a private institutionlocated in downtown Charleston. Whilethe school was founded in 2003, like most thingsin this city, it is steeped in history.In November 1825, a group of Charlestonattorneys petitioned the S.C. General Assemblyfor a charter institution. The following year,the Forensic Club started offering law lectures,beginning the Southeast’s earliest law school.In 2002, prominent Charleston judges andattorneys set out to establish a law school thatwould continue the 19th century club’s tradition.The school earned accreditation in 2006Photo/Art Institute of CharlestonGraphic Design students at the Art Institutelearn the skills they’ll need to enter the thrivingdesign scene in Charleston.14 | INTRO