Paralegal Technology REVISED
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
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NC CIP: 22.0302
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POS Approved: Fall 2024
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 110 | Intro to Paralegal Study | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LEX 120 | Legal Research/Writing I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 130 | Civil Injuries | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 280 | Ethics & Professionalism | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 14 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEX 121 | Legal Research/Writing II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 150 | Commercial Law I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Paralegal Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 6 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Office Applications I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disc (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 210 | Real Property I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Paralegal Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
Spring 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 250 | Wills, Estates, & Trusts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Paralegal Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Additional Information
The North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification has designated the Forsyth Technical Community College Paralegal degree and diploma programs as NC Qualified Paralegal Studies Programs. This designation qualifies all graduates of the degree and diploma programs to take the NCCP exam, provided they have taken at least 10 semester credit hours of legal education, or the equivalent, of classroom instruction (live, real-time, simultaneous broadcast via satellite or webinar).
Keyboarding recommended at admission.
Paralegal Elective – Select 9 credit hours: LEX 151, LEX 160, LEX 214, LEX 260, LEX 270, LEX 273, WBL 111, WBL 121
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 241, HUM 110, HUM 220, PHI 240 or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
A25380