Paralegal Technology - Family Law
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 certificate 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.
Certificate
C25380F
NC CIP: 22.0302
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2015
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEX 140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of 8 credit hours: | |||||
| Civil Litigation II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| AND | |||||
| Investigat & Trial Prep | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| AND | |||||
| Ethics & Professionalism | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| AND | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| Total: | 5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | |
Total Credit Hours: 14
Additional Information
A student must receive a grade of C or higher in any LEX course in order to receive credit for that course.
Work-based learning experience courses may be available for this program. Please see advisor.
Certificates in Paralegal Technology are intended for the use and benefit of students who have already completed either a two-year or four-year undergraduate degree in any field.
C25380F