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
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2025
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Writing and Inquiry | (3) | (0) | (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 141 | Civil Litigation II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 150 | Commercial Law I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 151 | Commercial Law II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEX 210 | Real Property I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 211 | Real Property II | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 137 | Office Applications I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| Introduction to Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 12 | 6 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 160 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 170 | Administrative Law | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LEX 250 | Wills, Estates, & Trusts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 270 | Law Office Mgt/Technology | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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| World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| Total: | 11 | 6 | 0 | 14 | |
Total Credit Hours: 66
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 is recommended at admission.
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