Paralegal Technology Diploma
Program Code: D25380
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Session 1 | ||
| LEX-110 | Introduction to Paralegal Study | 2 |
| LEX-120 | Legal Research/Writing I | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| LEX-140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| LEX-250 | Wills, Estates, & Trusts | 3 |
| LEX-280 | Ethics & Professionalism | 2 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| LEX-141 | Civil Litigation II | 3 |
| LEX-160 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 |
| LEX-240 | Family Law | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| LEX-121 | Legal Research/Writing II | 3 |
| LEX-270 | Law Office Management/Technology | 2 |
| LEX-130 | Civil Injuries | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Students must have a 2 or 4 year degree from an accredited institution to be eligible for the Diploma per North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification. Advisor/Success Coach should review transcript for eligibility, and place in a note in Self-Service. If a student does not have a previous degree, direct the student to the Associate pathway (A25380).
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