Programs of Study
Paralegal Technology Diploma (D25380)
| Description | ABA Approved 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, 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. |
| Award | A post-baccalaureate diploma in Paralegal Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of this program. |
| Admissions | •This program is only open to students who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. •An official undergraduate transcript must be on file with the College’s records department in order to register for any LEX course. •Students should complete LEX 110, 120, and 140 prior to taking any other LEX courses. |
| Notes | A student must receive a final grade of “C‘” or higher in an LEX course in order to receive credit for that course towards a Paralegal Technology AAS degree (A25380), or a Paralegal Technology post-Baccalaureate diploma (D25380). |
| Contact Info | The Paralegal Technology Program is in the Professional Careers Division. Visit the Paralegal program website at www.cpcc.edu/paralegal. The program chair can be reached at 704.330.4883 or the division office at 704.330.4810. A college counselor can be reached by calling 704.330.5013. |
| Web Site | www.cpcc.edu/professional_careers |
| Course Requirements |
Current students can login to MyCollege and click on Program Evaluation to determine the course requirements for your program of study, or any program of study you might be interested in.
If are not currently admitted to the college, please check the College Catalog. |