Paralegal Technology, AAS (A25380)

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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 search, 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.

Fall I

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
LEX 110 - Intro to Paralegal Study Credit Hours: 2
SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish I Credit Hours: 3
College Success (1 Credit): ACA 111 ^* or ACA 122
Communication (3 Credits): COM 120 or COM 231 ^*
Math (3 Credits): MAT 110 ^*, MAT 143 , or MAT 171
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Spring I

ACC 111 - Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credit Hours: 3
LEX 120 - Legal Research/Writing I Credit Hours: 3
LEX 160 - Criminal Law & Procedure Credit Hours: 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): POL 120 ^* or SOC 210
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Summer I

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
LEX 121 - Legal Research/Writing II Credit Hours: 3
LEX 130 - Civil Injuries Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): HUM 115 ^* or PHI 240
Total Recommended Credits:12

Fall II

LEX 140 - Civil Litigation I Credit Hours: 3
LEX 150 - Commercial Law I Credit Hours: 3
LEX 210 - Real Property I Credit Hours: 3
LEX 240 - Family Law Credit Hours: 3
LEX 250 - Wills, Estates, & Trusts Credit Hours: 3
Co-op Requirement (2 Credits): LEX 170 , WBL 112 ,
WBL 111 and WBL 121
Total Recommended Credit: 17

Spring II

LEX 141 - Civil Litigation II Credit Hours: 3
LEX 211 - Real Property II Credit Hours: 3
LEX 260 - Bankruptcy and Collections Credit Hours: 3
LEX 280 - Ethics & Professionalism Credit Hours: 2
Major Elective (2 Credit): OST 131 , OST 136 ,
WBL 111 and WBL 115 , WBL 111 and WBL 121 ,
WBL 112 ^*
Total Recommended Credit: 13

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 72

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

This program is approved by the American Bar Association and the North Carolina State Bar.

^*Recommended course