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Paralegal Technology - Wills and Estate Administration

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

C25380W
NC CIP: 22.0302
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
LEX 150 Commercial Law I 2 2 0 3
LEX 210 Real Property I 3 0 0 3
LEX 270 Law Office Mgt/Technology 1 2 0 2
  Total: 6 4 0 8

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select a minimum of 7 credit hours:
Prin of Financial Accounting 3 2 0 4
  AND        
Wills, Estates, & Trusts 2 2 0 3
  AND        
Work-Based Learning I (0) (0) (10) (1)
  Total: 5 4 0 7

Total Credit Hours: 15

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.

C25380W