Paralegal Technology Diploma
Program Code: D25380
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| LEX-120 | Legal Research/Writing I | 3 |
| LEX-140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| LEX-280 | Ethics & Professionalism | 2 |
| LEX-250 | Wills, Estates, & Trusts | 3 |
| LEX-110 | Introduction to Paralegal Study | 2 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| LEX-121 | Legal Research/Writing II | 3 |
| LEX-141 | Civil Litigation II | 3 |
| LEX-130 | Civil Injuries | 3 |
| LEX-240 | Family Law | 3 |
| LEX-160 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 |
| LEX-270 | Law Office Management/Technology | 2 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| LEX-150 | Commercial Law I,Commercial Law | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
To be eligible for the Paralegal Technology, Paralegal Diploma, students must have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any institution of post-secondary education that is accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Students must take at least nine seated hours of LEX classes for the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification requirements.
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