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 the recommended curriculum model below 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 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEX 110 | Intro to Paralegal Study REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LEX 130 | Civil Injuries REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 280 | Ethics & Professionalism REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 13 | 4 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEX 140 | Civil Litigation I REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 150 | Commercial Law I REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 250 | Wills, Estates, & Trusts REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 4 | 0 | 15 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Paralegal Elective 1 | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Paralegal Elective 1 | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEX 120 | Legal Research/Writing I REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 121 | Legal Research/Writing II REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 210 | Real Property I REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Paralegal Elective 2 | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Additional Information
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.
Keyboarding recommended at admission.
Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select one course: MAT 110 or MAT 143
Paralegal Elective 1 – Select 6 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, WBL 111, WBL 115, WBL 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.
A25380 REVISED