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.
Associate in Applied Science
A25380 REVISED
NC CIP: 22.0302
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POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| LEX 110 | Intro to Paralegal Study NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LEX 140 | Civil Litigation I NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Paralegal Elective 1 | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Survey of Mathematics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| College Algebra | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 4 | 4 | 0 | 9 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 280 | Ethics & Professionalism NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEX 120 | Legal Research/Writing I NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 150 | Commercial Law I NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Paralegal Elective 1 | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEX 121 | Legal Research/Writing II NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 250 | Wills, Estates, & Trusts NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 210 | Real Property I NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| LEX 130 | Civil Injuries NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | Paralegal Elective 2 | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Additional Information
Keyboarding recommended at admission.
LEX Elective 1 – Select 3 credit hours: LEX 141, LEX 151, LEX 160, LEX 214, LEX 260
Paralegal Elective 2 – Select 3 credit hours: LEX 211, LEX 220, LEX 270, LEX 286, COE 111, COE 115, COE 121
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 241, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 121, HUM 220, PHI 240, or REL 110.
Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 241, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 121, HUM 220, PHI 240, REL 110 |
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