Paralegal Technology Degree
Program Code: A25380
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Session 1 | ||
| ACA-122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 |
| LEX-110 | Introduction to Paralegal Study | 2 |
| LEX-120 | Legal Research/Writing I | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| LEX-140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| LEX-280 | Ethics & Professionalism | 2 |
| LEX-250 | Wills, Estates, & Trusts | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| LEX-141 | Civil Litigation II | 3 |
| LEX-240 | Family Law | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| LEX-121 | Legal Research/Writing II | 3 |
| LEX-130 | Civil Injuries | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| LEX-170 | Administrative Law | 2 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MAT-110 or MAT-143 |
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy or Quantitative Literacy |
3 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| LEX-150 | Commercial Law I | 3 |
| LEX-210 | Real Property I | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| ACC-115 or ACC-120 |
College Accounting or Principles of Financial Accounting |
4 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| LEX-160 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
| LEX-214 | Investigation and Trial Preparation | 3 |
| LEX-270 | Law Office Management/Technology | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 67 | |
Program is a qualified studies program with the North Carolina State Bar. Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the North Carolina Certified Paralegal exam offered by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification
The following occupational information is provided by www.nccareers.org and is subject to change. The occupations list is not an exhaustive list and may include careers that require higher levels of education than those provided at NCCCS colleges.
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Legal Assistant
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Litigation Paralegal
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Corporate Paralegal
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Immigration Paralegal
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Paralegal Specialist
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Real Estate Paralegal
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Legal Administrative Assistant
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Family Law Paralegal
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Intellectual Property Paralegal
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Litigation Legal Assistant
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Personal Injury Paralegal
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Summer Associate
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Trademark Paralegal
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Certified Paralegal
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Corporate Law Assistant
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Law Associate
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Legal Analyst
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Paralegal Assistant
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Legal Aide
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Contract Preparer
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Contracts Specialist
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Corporate Legal Assistant
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Document Processor