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Paralegal Technology

Curriculum Description

The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. A paralegal/legal assistant may not practice law, give legal advice or represent clients in a court of law.

Course work includes substantive and procedural legal knowledge in the areas of civil litigation, legal research and writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts and commercial law. Required courses also include subjects such as English, mathematics and computer utilization.

Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records searches, drafting and filing legal documents, research, and office management. Employment opportunities are available in private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies and other business organizations.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

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NC CIP: 22.0302
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
LEX 110	Intro to Paralegal Study NEW REQUISITE	2	0	0	2
LEX 120	Legal Research/Writing I NEW REQUISITE	2	2	0	3
LEX 121	Legal Research/Writing II NEW REQUISITE	2	2	0	3
LEX 280	Ethics & Professionalism NEW REQUISITE	2	0	0	2
OST 130	Comprehensive Keyboarding NEW REQUISITE	2	2	0	3
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2
	Total:	11	8	0	15

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
LEX 140	Civil Litigation I NEW REQUISITE	3	0	0	3
OST 134	Text Entry & Formatting	2	2	0	3
___ ___	LEX Elective	**	**	**	2
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	11	2	0	14

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
LEX 141	Civil Litigation II NEW REQUISITE	2	2	0	3
___ ___	LEX Elective I	**	**	0	3
___ ___	LEX Elective I	**	**	0	3
___ ___	LEX Elective	**	**	**	2
	Total:	2	2	0	11

Total Credit Hours: 40

Additional Information

This program is open to students who have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. An official undergraduate transcript must be on file in order to register for any LEX course. Students may take courses in any order, but it is recommended that they complete LEX 110, LEX 120, and LEX 140 prior to taking other LEX courses. A diploma in Paralegal Technology is awarded by the college upon completion of this program.

A student must receive a grade of C or higher in any LEX course in order to receive credit for that course towards an Associate In Applied Science degree in Paralegal Technology or a diploma in Paralegal Technology.

LEX Electives - Select a minimum of 3 hours from: LEX 130, LEX 150, LEX 210, LEX 240, or LEX 250

LEX Electives - Select a minimum of 7 hours from: COE 111, COE 112, LEX 151, LEX 160, LEX 211, LEX 220, LEX 260, LEX 270, or LEX 286

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	ENG 111
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 118 PSY 150
Technology:	CIS 110, CIS 111

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